Associations to the word «Toleration»

Wiktionary

TOLERATION, noun. (obsolete) Endurance of evil, suffering etc.
TOLERATION, noun. The allowance of something not explicitly approved; tolerance, forbearance.
TOLERATION, noun. Specifically, the allowance by a government (or other ruling power) of the exercise of religion beyond the state established faith.

Dictionary definition

TOLERATION, noun. A disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations; "all people should practice toleration and live together in peace".
TOLERATION, noun. Official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion).

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn