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Toleration \Tol`er*a"tion\, n. [L. toleratio: cf. OF.
toleration.]
1. The act of tolerating; the allowance of that which is not
wholly approved.
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2. Specifically, the allowance of religious opinions and
modes of worship in a state when contrary to, or different
from, those of the established church or belief.
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3. Hence, freedom from bigotry and severity in judgment of
the opinions or belief of others, especially in respect to
religious matters.
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