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Meaning of toleration in English
Pronunciation
/ˌtɑləˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
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Noun
toleration
Etymology
late 15th century (denoting the granting of permission by authority): from French tolération, from Latin toleratio(n-), from tolerare (see tolerate)
Definitions
1.
a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
Examples
« all people should practice toleration and live together in peace »
2.
official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion)