Definition of "inure" [in•ure]

• To habituate to something undesirable, especially by prolonged subjection; accustom: "Though the food became no more palatable, he soon became sufficiently inured to it” ( John Barth). (verb-transitive)

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• "He also expressed “increasing doubts regarding the benefits which would inure to the West.”"
• "Subject to the foregoing limitation, this Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties and their respective successors and assigns."
• "It could specify that time in the United States under this visa would not inure towards time for cancellation of removal."