the act of forbearing; a refraining from something.

forbearing conduct or quality; patient endurance; self-control.

an abstaining from the enforcement of a right.

a creditor's giving of indulgence after the day originally fixed for payment.

noun

continuation , indulgence , involvement , pursual , use

noun

abstinence , endurance , fortitude , going easy on , living with , longanimity , moderation , patience , patientness , refraining , resignation , restraint , self-control , temperance , tolerance , long-suffering , charitableness , charity , indulgence , lenience , leniency , lenity , toleration , clemency , compassion , mercy , withholding