forbearance
noun/fɔːˈbeərəns/
/fɔːrˈberəns/
[uncountable] (formal)- the quality of being patient and kind towards other people, especially when they have done something wrong
- The mortgage company had acted with forbearance, only taking them to court as a last resort.
- We are very grateful for the cooperation and forbearance of all the staff.
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