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abidance.

The act of abiding or continuing; abode; stay; continuance; dwelling.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/əˈbaɪd.n̩s/US/əˈbaɪd.n̩ts/US
  1. The act of abiding or continuing; abode; stay; continuance; dwelling.

  2. Adherence; compliance; conformity.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Old English ābīdan Middle English abiden English abidance From Middle English abiden, from Old English ābīdan (“wait”), from ā + bīdan (“to bide, remain”) + ance. * abide + -ance.

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