Forbearance
101abstinence — noun 1) AA endorses a path of abstinence Syn: teetotalism, temperance, sobriety, abstemiousness, abstention; rare nephalism 2) of course abstinence is the most effective form of birth control, but is it the most realistic? Syn: celibacy, chastity …
102mercy — mercy, charity, grace, clemency, lenity are comparable when meaning the disposition to show compassion or kindness in one s treatment of others, especially of those who offend one and who are in one s power to punish or rebuke. Mercy implies… …
103abstinence — /ˈæbstənəns / (say abstuhnuhns) noun 1. forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, especially from the drinking of alcohol: total abstinence. 2. self restraint; forbearance. 3. the refraining from certain kinds of food for certain periods or on …
104forbearing — /fɔˈbɛərɪŋ/ (say faw bairring) adjective 1. showing forbearance; patient: *far more forbearing and thoughtful than the children had ever found her. –mary gaunt, 1897. –noun 2. patience; forbearance …
105mercy — /ˈmɜsi / (say mersee) noun (plural mercies) 1. compassionate or kindly forbearance shown towards an offender, an enemy, or other person in one s power; compassion, pity, or benevolence. 2. disposition to be merciful: an adversary wholly without… …
106ἀνεξικακία — ἀνεξικακίᾱ , ἀνεξικακία forbearance fem nom/voc/acc dual ἀνεξικακίᾱ , ἀνεξικακία forbearance fem nom/voc sg (attic doric aeolic) …
107ἀνεξικακίας — ἀνεξικακίᾱς , ἀνεξικακία forbearance fem acc pl ἀνεξικακίᾱς , ἀνεξικακία forbearance fem gen sg (attic doric aeolic) …
108consideration — The inducement to a contract. The cause, motive, price, or impelling influence which induces a contracting party to enter into a contract. The reason or material cause of a contract. Some right, interest, profit or benefit accruing to one party,… …
109consideration — The inducement to a contract. The cause, motive, price, or impelling influence which induces a contracting party to enter into a contract. The reason or material cause of a contract. Some right, interest, profit or benefit accruing to one party,… …
110promissory — /promas(6)riy/ Containing or consisting of a promise; in the nature of a promise; stipulating or engaging for a future act or course of conduct. As to promissory oath promissory representation promissory warranty, see those titles @ promissory… …
