v.
- allow the existence or occurrence of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference.
- endure (someone or something unpleasant) with forbearance.
- be capable of continued exposure to (a drug, toxin, etc.) without adverse reaction.
Derivative
- toleration n.
- tolerator n.
Etymology
C16 (earlier (C15) as toleration, denoting the granting of permission by authority): from L. tolerat-, tolerare ‘endure’.