Tol"er*ance , n.
1. (Forestry) Capability of growth in more or less
shade.
2. Allowed
amount of variation from the standard or from exact
conformity to the specified dimensions, weight,
etc., as in various mechanical
operations; specif.: (Coinage)
The amount which coins, either singly or in
lots, are legally allowed to vary above
or below the standard of weight or
fineness.
Tol"er*ance (?), n. [L. tolerantia: cf. F. tolérance.]
1. The power or capacity of enduring; the act of enduring; endurance.
Diogenes, one frosty morning, came into the
market place, shaking, to show his
tolerance.
Bacon. 2. The endurance of the presence or actions of objectionable persons,
or of the expression of offensive opinions; toleration.
3.
(Med.) The power
possessed or acquired by some persons of bearing doses of medicine which in ordinary cases would prove injurious or fatal.
Tolerance of the mint. (Coinage) Same as Remedy of the mint. See under Remedy.
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