toleration
The allowance of something not explicitly approvedThe allowance of something not explicitly approved; tolerance, forbearance.
» There is no question of toleration.
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3 senses(countable, uncountable)The allowance of something not explicitly approved; tolerance, forbearance.
(countable, uncountable)Specifically, the allowance by a government (or other ruling power) of the exercise of religion beyond the state established faith.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Endurance of evil, suffering etc.
- official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion)
- a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
Examples
1 sentencesThere is no question of toleration.
Origin
From Middle French toleration, from Latin tolerātiōnem, accusative singular of tolerātiō,From Middle French toleration, from Latin tolerātiōnem, accusative singular of tolerātiō, from the verb tolerō (“to tolerate”). Compare tolerance.
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Forms
plural: tolerations| Singular | toleration |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations:acceptancesufferance
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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