Forbeared
/fɔrˈbɛərd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of forbear; to have refrained from enforcing a legal right or claim.
The plaintiff forbeared from pursuing further litigation to settle the matter amicably.
Forms
- forbear
- forbearing
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Commentary
Forbeared is the simple past tense of 'forbear,' commonly used in legal contexts to denote refraining from asserting rights or claims, especially relevant in doctrines like waiver or estoppel.
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