Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun toleration

2 senses of toleration

Sense 1
toleration, acceptance, sufferance -- (a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations; "all people should practice toleration and live together in peace")
       => permissiveness, tolerance -- (a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior)

Sense 2
toleration -- (official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion))
       => license, permission, permit -- (the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization)