abidance
English
/əˈbaɪd.n̩s/
noun
Definitions
- The act of abiding or continuing; abode; stay; continuance; dwelling.
- Adherence; compliance; conformity.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English abiden inherited from Old English ābīdan (wait, delay, survive, await, abide, remain behind, remain, expect, wait for) suffix from English abide.
Origin
English
abide