forbearance fawr-BAIR-uhns noun WS #19

patient self-control; restraint and tolerance; the action of refraining from exercising a legal right, especially enforcing the payment of a debt

1. The bank granted forbearance on the mortgage payments during the family's financial hardship.
2. She practiced forbearance by not responding angrily to the unfair accusations.
3. The teacher showed great forbearance when dealing with the disruptive student's behavior.
4. His forbearance in the face of constant criticism impressed his colleagues.
5. The judge's forbearance allowed the defendant extra time to secure legal representation.