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View usage for: toleration in British English (ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən) noun1. the act or practice of tolerating 2. freedom to hold religious opinions that differ from the established or prescribed religion of a country Derived forms tolerationism (ˌtolerˈationism) noun tolerationist (ˌtolerˈationist) noun toleration in American English (ˌtɑlərˈeɪʃən) noun1. the act or an instance of tolerating 2. tolerance; esp., freedom to hold religious views that differ from the established ones Derived forms tolerationist (ˌtolerˈationist) noun Word origin Fr tolération < L toleratioExamples of 'toleration' in a sentencetoleration Religious toleration was still some two centuries off. Religious freedom and toleration had been a first step.Today, we take religious toleration for granted.Her attempts to secure the religious toleration of Catholics seemed to many a sinister plot.There are many approaches to this problem, but one large theme demands attention: where did religious toleration come from? Synonyms of 'toleration'acceptance, endurance, indulgence, sanction religious freedom, freedom of conscience, freedom of worship More Synonyms of toleration society's continuing toleration of many forms of inequality Synonyms acceptance allowance permissiveness sufferance condonation his views on religious toleration, education and politics Synonyms religious freedom freedom of conscience freedom of worship Additional synonymsDefinition the ability to withstand prolonged hardship a test of endurance Synonyms staying power, strength, resolution, resignation, determination, patience, submission, stamina, fortitude, persistence, tenacity, perseverance, toleration, sufferance, doggedness, stickability (informal), pertinacity Definition the act of indulging oneself or someone else The king's indulgence towards his sons angered them. Synonyms leniency, pampering, spoiling, kindness, fondness, permissiveness, partialityDefinition support or approval The king could not enact laws without the sanction of parliament. Synonyms permission, backing, support, authority, approval, allowance, confirmation, endorsement, countenance, ratification, authorization, approbation, O.K. or okay (informal), stamp or seal of approval Nearby words oftoleration - tolerance
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