abidance meaning and definition

ABIDANCE noun

Definition of abidance (noun)

1. acting according to certain accepted standards
   • "their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices"
   • synonyms: compliance, conformation, conformity
   • antonym: nonconformance
2. the act of dwelling in a place
   • synonyms: residence, residency
3. the act of abiding (enduring without yielding)