Definition of Forbearance
Forbearance
for·bear·ance
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Patient self-control; refraining from enforcing a debt or claim.
e.g. The bank granted forbearance to the struggling homeowner, temporarily suspending mortgage payments.
(noun)
refraining from enforcing a legal right (such as debt, etc.);
e.g. There is a means of forbearance for all loan borrowers due to the pandemic.
(noun)
leniency;
e.g. They were awed by her forbearance with her rude and pompous husband.
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