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Meaning of 'toleration' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Toleration [ n.]
- The act of tolerating; the allowance of that which is not wholly approved.
- Specifically, the allowance of religious opinions and modes of worship in a state when contrary to, or different from, those of the established church or belief.
- Hence, freedom from bigotry and severity in judgment of the opinions or belief of others, especially in respect to religious matters.

Meaning of 'toleration' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . toleration [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
Example in sentence:
  • all people should practice toleration and live together in peace

Nearby Words:

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