VA'RIANCE, n. See Vary.
1. In law, an alteration of something formerly laid in a writ or a difference between a declaration and a writ, or the deed on which it is grounded.
2. Any alteration or change of condition.
3. Difference that produces dispute or controversy disagreement dissension discord. A mere variance may become a war. Without a spirit of condescension, there will be an everlasting variance.
1. At variance, in disagreement in a state of difference or want of agreement.
2. In a state of dissension or controversy in a state of enmity.