toleration

American  

[tol-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌtɒl əˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

1. an act or instance of tolerating, especially of what is not actually approved; forbearance.

   to show toleration toward the protesters.

2. permission by law or government of the exercise of religions other than an established religion; noninterference in matters of private faith and worship.

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toleration British  

/ ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or practice of tolerating

2. freedom to hold religious opinions that differ from the established or prescribed religion of a country

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Related Words

See tolerance.

Other Word Forms

• nontoleration noun
• supertoleration noun
• tolerationism noun
• tolerationist noun

Etymology

Origin of toleration

First recorded in 1510–20, toleration is from the Latin word tolerātiōn- (stem of tolerātiō ). See tolerate, -ion

Example Sentences

According to Mr. Mansfield, this process culminates in the blend of limited government, economic commerce and religious toleration typically described as liberal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. George rightly regards any toleration of antisemitism as a violation of principles that can’t be compromised, as he spelled out in a Facebook statement that’s well worth reading:

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. Persico mentions that Martin Luther hated Jews and persecuted heretics, and he acknowledges that Locke excluded Catholics and atheists from toleration.

From The Wall Street Journal

His famous letter on religious toleration argues that the state must never impose a religion on the people.

From Salon

In the religious realm, it came to stand for toleration and a removal of sectarian passions from public life.

From Salon