tolerance
nounfeminine/tulɨˈɾɐ̃sjɐ/high
to·le·rân·ci·a
Definition
The ability or willingness to accept, respect, or endure opinions, behaviors, or practices different from one's own, without condemning or opposing them.
Tolerance is essential in a democratic society.
He showed great tolerance towards criticism.
Common collocations
zero tolerancespirit of tolerancelimit of tolerancereligious tolerance
Etymology
Do latim 'tolerantia' (capacidade de suportar).