— tolerationism , n. — tolerationist , n.
/tol'euh ray"sheuhn/ , n.
1. an act or instance of tolerating, esp. of what is not actually approved; forbearance: to show toleration toward the protesters.
2. permission by law or government of the exercise of religions other than an established religion; noninterference in matters of private faith and worship.
[ 1510-20; toleration- (s. of toleratio ). See TOLERATE, -ION ]
Syn. 1. See tolerance .