Toleration
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɒləˈɹeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Toleration is a noun meaning The allowance of something not explicitly approved; tolerance, forbearance.
Meaning
The allowance of something not explicitly approved; tolerance, forbearance.
More Meanings
- Specifically, the allowance by a government (or other ruling power) of the exercise of religion beyond the state established faith.
- (obsolete) Endurance of evil, suffering etc.
Example Sentences
Above all, the establishment of toleration helped to weaken the presumption that plurality in matters of faith inevitably caused social disorder.
Word Forms
- tolerations
Synonyms for toleration
Depending on context, synonyms include sufferance, acceptance.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sufferance, acceptance, tolerance, forbearance, tolerant, permissiveness.
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