Forbearance

Pronunciation: /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

Forbearance (noun)

  1. Choosing not to act in anger, even when you could. It means waiting and controlling yourself.
  2. A decision to wait before doing something, often to avoid harm or to give time for better results.
  3. In legal settings, not taking a required step for a limited time, usually by agreement or permission.

Examples

  • Her patient restraint helped her stay calm during the argument.
  • Their patient restraint prevented the situation from getting worse.