Forbeares
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of forbear, meaning to refrain from enforcing a legal right or claim.
The creditor forbeares from initiating litigation to allow repayment negotiations.
Forms
- forbear
- forbore
- forborne
- forbearing
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Commentary
Legal usage of 'forbear' typically involves voluntarily refraining from exercising a legal right, often in debt or contract contexts.
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