Associations to the word «Forbearance»

Wiktionary

FORBEARANCE, noun. Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance under provocation.
FORBEARANCE, noun. A refraining from the enforcement of something (as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due.

Dictionary definition

FORBEARANCE, noun. Good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence.
FORBEARANCE, noun. A delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting; "his forbearance to reply was alarming".

Wise words

In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
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