tolerance (n.)

  1. the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions

  2. a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior

    [ Syn: permissiveness ]

  3. the act of tolerating something

  4. willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others

  5. a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

    [ Syn: allowance , leeway , margin ]

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