forbearance forbearance /fɔrˈbɛrəns/

noun

1. A delay in enforcing rights, claims or privileges; refraining from acting  ( forbearance )
   a delay in enforcing rights, claims or privileges; refraining from acting
    His forbearance to reply was alarming
   his forbearance to reply was alarming
   
   
2. Good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence  ( forbearance , longanimity , patience )
   good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
     He waited with patience for his turn in the long line.
   He waited with patience for his turn in the long line.