For*bear"ance (?), n. The act of forbearing or waiting; the exercise of patience.
He soon shall find Forbearance no acquittance ere day end.
2. The quality of being forbearing; indulgence toward offenders or enemies; long-suffering.
Have a continent forbearance, till the speed of his rage goes slower.
Syn. -- Abstinence; refraining; lenity; mildness.