1. A condition of patience and self-control: Lucy certainly had to have a lot of forbearance while raising her two boys because they were very active and sometimes quite demanding.
2. The characteristic of a person who is lenient and has indulgence: Nancy's husband appreciated her forbearance since she understood the stress that he was experiencing at work.
3. The cancellation of the enforcement of something that is outstanding or unpaid: Cindy was overjoyed when she received a letter of forbearance from the bank regarding a payment she had not made on time last month. © ALL rights are reserved.

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