What does "toleration" mean?
Toleration: Specifically, the allowance of religious opinions and modes of worship in a state when contrary to, or different from, those of the established church or belief.
Additional senses
- 2.Hence, freedom from bigotry and severity in judgment of the opinions or belief of others, especially in respect to religious matters.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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