sufferance wharvesglossary / SUFFERANCE WHARVES sufferance wharves. Hist. English law. Wharves designated by the Commissioner of the Customs to receive goods before any duties must be paid. 词条贡献者 法律翻译David,毕业于美国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与电子证据开示与文件保全有关的法律文件。