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Added 9 October 2026

abidance

/əˈbaɪd.n̩s/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about abidance at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Acting according to certain accepted standards.
their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices
The act of dwelling in a place.
The act of abiding (enduring without yielding).

Origin

From Middle English abiden, from Old English ābīdan (“wait”), from ā + bīdan (“to bide, remain”) + ance.

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