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intolerance definition

in·tol·er·ance (in täl′ər əns)

noun

  1. lack of tolerance, esp. of others' opinions, beliefs, etc.; bigotry
  2. an allergy or sensitivity to some food, medicine, etc.

Etymology: L intolerantia

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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