01 n. The act of tolerating; the allowance of that which is not wholly approved.
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The act of tolerating; the allowance of that which is not wholly approved.
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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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Hence, freedom from bigotry and severity in judgment of the opinions or belief of others, especially in respect to religious matters.