Definitions

1. noun

The state of being allowed to do something

“The prisoner was granted sufferance to practice yoga in his cell.”

2. noun

A toleration or permission to do something

“The king granted sufferance to the rebels to settle in a specific area.”

3. noun

The act of enduring a hardship or difficulty

“The sufferance of the poor during the economic crisis was heartbreaking.”

4. noun

A period of time during which something is allowed to exist or continue

“The company’s sufferance to operate in the country was revoked after a year.”