Forbearance

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. The act of forbearing or waiting; the exercise of patience. He soon shall findForbearance no acquittance ere day end. Milton.

2. The quality of being forbearing; indulgence toward offenders or enemies; long-suffering. Have a continent forbearance, till the speed of his rage goeShak.

Synonyms: Abstinence; refraining; lenity; mildness.