\Tol`er*a"tion\, n. [L. toleratio: cf. OF.
toleration.]
1. The act of tolerating; the allowance of that which is not
   wholly approved.
2. 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.
3. Hence, freedom from bigotry and severity in judgment of
   the opinions or belief of others, especially in respect to
   religious matters.