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Meaning of toleration in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌtɑləˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. 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. 2. official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion)

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