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toleration vs permit

permit vs toleration

toleration and permit both are nouns.

toleration is not a verb while permit is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
toleration Yes No No No
permit Yes No Yes No
As nouns, permit is a hypernym of toleration; that is, permit is a word with a broader meaning than toleration:
  • toleration: official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion)
  • permit: the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
Other hypernyms of toleration include license, permission.
toleration (noun) permit (noun)
official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion) the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
a legal document giving official permission to do something
toleration (verb) permit (verb)
consent to, give permission; permit
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Difference between toleration and permit

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