Forbearance Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

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• forbearance (noun)

forbearance

/foɚˈberəns/

noun

forbearance

/foɚˈberəns/

noun

Britannica Dictionary definition of FORBEARANCE

[noncount]

formal

:

the quality of someone who is patient and able to deal with a difficult person or situation without becoming angry

• He showed great forbearance in his dealings with them.

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