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Sufferance

usgb/ˈsʌfrəns/Volume
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Reluctant Acceptance

Used when someone allows something they don't agree with but chooses not to stop it.

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He lived with his aunt, but only on sufferance, as she didn't really want him there.
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Imposed Patience

Reflects a sense of imposed patience for actions or behaviors that are just tolerated.

Illustration for Imposed Patience
She works here on sufferance; her presence is barely tolerated by her colleagues.
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EnduranceForbearanceIndulgencePatiencePermissionPermissiveSubmissionTolerance
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