Forbore
/fərˈbɔːr/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of forbear; to refrain from exercising a legal right or from enforcing a claim.
He forbore from suing his debtor to maintain their business relationship.
Forms
- forbear
- forborne
- forbearing
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Commentary
Forbore is chiefly encountered as the past tense of 'forbear' in legal contexts, often relating to intentional restraint from legal action.
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