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   tol·er·a·tion

   /ˌtäləˈrāSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the practice of tolerating something, in particular differences of opinion or behavior: "the king demanded greater religious toleration" Similar forbearanceliberalityopen-mindednesslack of prejudicelack of biasbroad-mindednessliberalismpatiencelong-sufferingmagnanimitysympathycharitylenienceleniencylenityindulgencesufferanceclemencypermissivenesscondoningcondonationcomplaisancelaxnessacceptancetoleranceapprovalunderstandingenduranceputting up withignoringfreedom of worshipreligious freedomfreedom of conscience

   Word Origin late 15th century (denoting the granting of permission by authority): from French tolération, from Latin toleratio(n-), from tolerare (see tolerate).

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