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tolerated

adjective/tulɨˈɾaðɐ/medium

to·le·ra·da

Definition

Permitted or allowed, even if not officially approved or desired.
The informal market is tolerated by the local authorities.
His behaviour was tolerated this time, but it won't be again.
Common collocations
barely toleratedwidely toleratedsocially tolerated

Etymology

Do latim 'toleratus', particípio passado de 'tolerare'.

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