Sufferance

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1. Noun

The state of suffering; the bearing of pain; endurance.

2. Noun

Pain endured; misery; suffering; distress.

3. Noun

Loss; damage; injury.

4. Noun

Submission under difficult or oppressive circumstances; patience; moderation.

5. Noun

Negative consent by not forbidding or hindering; toleration; permission; allowance; leave.

6. Noun

A permission granted by the customs authorities for the shipment of goods.

7. Noun

patient endurance especially of pain or distress
Vocabulary classified under Engineering

8. Noun

a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations; "all people should practice toleration and live together in peace"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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