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tolerance

Dictionary definition · tolerance

noun

  1. the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
  2. a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior
  3. the act of tolerating something
  4. willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others
  5. a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).