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forbearance

Syllabification: (for·bear·ance)

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Definition of forbearance

noun

formal
  • patient self-control; restraint and tolerance:forbearance from taking action
  • Law the action of refraining from exercising a legal right, especially enforcing the payment of a debt.

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