abidance

Meaning

1. The act of abiding or continuing; abode; stay; continuance; dwelling.
2. Adherence; compliance; conformity.

Synonyms

conformity

conformation

compliance

residence

residency

eve

amenableness

inhabitancy

lodging

pliancy

prosecution

stay

habitation

compliancy

concord

continuance

continuation

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈbaɪd.n̩s/

Etymology

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