Definition of toleration
1a : the act or practice of tolerating somethingb : a government policy of permitting forms of religious belief and worship not officially established
2 : tolerance 4a(1)
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In place of brutal detentions and bigotry, the musical presents sequential lessons in toleration: a Muslim passenger, the victim of unearned suspicion, is shown to be a benevolent chef, worthy only of affectionate respect.
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So, hopefully the book is one little attempt to offer another kind of story of toleration and accommodation.
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First Known Use of toleration
1531
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