Definition of forbearance Forbearance
/fɔɹbɛˈɹʌns/ - [forberuns] - for•bear•ance
We found 9 definitions of forbearance from 6 different sources.
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What does forbearance mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: forbearances |
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| forbearance - a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting; "his forbearance to reply was alarming" | ||
| delay, holdup the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time | ||
| forbearance - good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence | ||
| patience, longanimity | ||
| good nature a cheerful, obliging disposition | ||
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Wiktionary 
- forbearance (Noun)
Restraint under provocation. - forbearance (Noun)
A refraining from the enforcement of something as a debt, right, or obligation that is due.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- forbearance (n.)
The act of forbearing or waiting; the exercise of patience. - forbearance (n.)
The quality of being forbearing; indulgence toward offenders or enemies; long-suffering.
Foolish DictionaryThe Foolish Dictionary 🤡
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forbearance
The spirit of toleration shown when a man who knows, patiently listens to a fool who does not.
Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗
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forbearance
Forbearance is no acquittance.
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🔤- forbearance, noun, singular of forbearances.
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