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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).

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