n. The act of forbearing or waiting; the exercise of patience. [ 1913 Webster ]
He soon shall find Forbearance no acquittance ere day end. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The quality of being forbearing; indulgence toward offenders or enemies; long-suffering. [ 1913 Webster ]
Have a continent forbearance, till the speed of his rage goes slower. Shak.
Syn. -- Abstinence; refraining; lenity; mildness. [ 1913 Webster ]