spirit of tolerance

collocation in English

meaningsofspiritandtolerance

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spirit
noun
uk
/ˈspɪr.ɪt/us
/ˈspɪr.ət/
a particular way of thinking, feeling, or behaving, especially a way that is typical of a particular group of people, an activity, a time, or ...
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tolerance
noun
uk
/ˈtɒl.ər.əns/us
/ˈtɑː.lɚ.əns/
willingness to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve ...
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(Definition ofspiritandtolerancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofspirit of tolerance

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They could either inculcate aspiritoftoleranceor promote tensions, even at an early age.
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This is thespiritoftolerancein which we should approach the problem.
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I hope we should all show an equalspiritoftoleranceand good humour.
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It has been done in aspiritoftoleranceand goodwill.
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It makes an invaluable contribution to developing thespiritoftolerance, honesty and respect for the principles of fair play.
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The way in which we do so can either contribute to thespiritoftoleranceor can undermine it.
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When we see that happening, or hear or read such comments, we all have a responsibility not to accept it in aspiritoftolerance.
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We encourage all actors to engage in the electoral process in aspiritoftolerance, civic-mindedness and respect for pluralism of opinions.
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Its purported objectives are to promote reconciliation in aspiritoftoleranceand unity.
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Aspiritoftolerancebegan to prevail, which corrected the iniquities of previous legislation.
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He said that he hoped the flag would encourage aspiritoftolerance.
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The concepts discussed were in thespiritoftoleranceand openness.
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Since then, the provisions for rating exemption, which have stood the test of time remarkably well, have operated in a way wholly consistent with thatspiritoftolerance.
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His writings embody aspiritoftolerancetowards different ideas and beliefs and a genuine respect for all religions.
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As such, dispute resolutions which avoid conflict and embody thespiritoftoleranceare perceived as the more appropriate approach.
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In this crisis of human history it would be disastrous if we allowed our own country to lose her nerve, her ideals and herspiritoftoleranceor her friends.
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It can also urge the government to be aware of and promote aspiritoftoleranceand anti-discrimination throughout the nation.
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