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toleration

/ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does toleration mean?

noun

The act of tolerating something or someone; the state of being tolerated. The willingness to accept or endure something unpleasant or difficult.

Example

"The government's policy of toleration towards minority groups was widely criticized."

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