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    forbearance
    /fəˈbɛːrəns/

    noun

    • 1. patient self-control; restraint and tolerance: "his unfailing courtesy and forbearance under great provocation"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFORBEARANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    FORBEARANCE definition: 1. the quality of being patient and being able to forgive someone or control yourself in a…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › forbearanceForbearance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Forbearance is a noun that means a refraining from the enforcement of something due, such as a debt or obligation. It can also mean patience, leniency, or the quality of being forbearing.

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    FORBEARANCE meaning: 1. the quality of being patient and being able to forgive someone or control yourself in a…. Learn more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFORBEARANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Forbearance means behaving in a calm and sensible way about something that you have a right to be angry about, or allowing someone time to pay a debt. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, and usage of forbearance in different contexts.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › forbearanceForbearance - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of forbearance. noun. a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting. “his forbearance to reply was alarming” see more see less. noun. good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence. synonyms: longanimity, patience. see more see less. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Forbearance."

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › forbearanceforbearance noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    noun. /fɔːˈbeərəns/ /fɔːrˈberəns/ [uncountable] (formal) the quality of being patient and kind towards other people, especially when they have done something wrong. The mortgage company had acted with forbearance, only taking them to court as a last resort. We are very grateful for the cooperation and forbearance of all the staff. Join us.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › forbearanceFORBEARANCE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Forbearance is the act of refraining from something, such as enforcing a right or making a payment. It can also mean self-control, patience, or indulgence. Learn more about its meaning, usage, and origin with Dictionary.com.