forbearance
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noun \fȯr-ˈber-ən(t)s, fər-\Definition of FORBEARANCE
1
: a refraining from the enforcement of something (as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
2
: the act of forbearing : patience
3
: the quality of being forbearing : leniency
See Examples of FORBEARANCE
- He showed great forbearance in his dealings with them.
- <we thank you for your forbearance while we attend to the technical difficulties interrupting the TV program>
First Known Use of FORBEARANCE
1576
Related to FORBEARANCE
- Synonyms
- patience, long-suffering, sufferance, tolerance
- Antonyms
- impatience
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