toleration

CEFRB2

/tɒləˈɹeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The act of allowing something without opposing it.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Specifically, the allowance by a government (or other ruling power) of the exercise of religion beyond the state established faith.

Examples

  • Above all, the establishment of toleration helped to weaken the presumption that plurality in matters of faith inevitably caused social disorder.

  • There is no question of toleration.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The allowance of something not explicitly approved; tolerance, forbearance.

  2. Endurance of evil, suffering etc.

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Religious blank means allowing people to follow their own beliefs without punishment.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French toleration, from Latin tolerātiōnem, accusative singular of tolerātiō, from the verb tolerō (“to tolerate”). Compare tolerance.