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forbearance

[fɔːˈbeərəns]

forbearance Definition

  • 1patient self-control; restraint and tolerance
  • 2the action of refraining from exercising a legal right, especially enforcing the payment of a debt

Using forbearance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forbearance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    His forbearance in dealing with the difficult situation was admirable.

  • Example

    The bank showed forbearance by allowing the borrower to delay payment.

  • Example

    I appreciate your forbearance in waiting for my response.

forbearance Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with forbearance

  • with patience and tolerance

    Example

    She dealt with the situation with forbearance and grace.

  • refrain from taking action or enforcing a right

    Example

    The landlord decided to exercise forbearance and not evict the tenant.

  • an agreement between a lender and borrower that temporarily reduces or suspends loan payments

    Example

    The forbearance agreement allowed the borrower to delay payments until they were able to get back on their feet financially.

Origins of forbearance

from Old French 'forberance', from forber 'refrain from'

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Summary: forbearance in Brief

Forbearance [fɔːˈbeərəns] refers to patient self-control and tolerance, as well as the act of refraining from exercising a legal right. Examples include 'His forbearance in dealing with the difficult situation was admirable' and 'The bank showed forbearance by allowing the borrower to delay payment.' Phrases like 'with forbearance' and 'exercise forbearance' denote patience and restraint, while a 'forbearance agreement' is a temporary reduction or suspension of loan payments.