01 n. The act of forbearing or waiting; the exercise of patience.
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The act of forbearing or waiting; the exercise of patience.“He soon shall find Forbearance no acquittance ere day end.” — Milton.
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The quality of being forbearing; indulgence toward offenders or enemies; long-suffering.“Have a continent forbearance, till the speed of his rage goes slower.” — Shak.
Syn.
Abstinence; refraining; lenity; mildness.