Tolerating
/ˈtɑːlərˌeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of permitting or allowing something, especially behavior or conditions, that might otherwise be prohibited in a legal context.
The court’s tolerating of minor procedural errors did not affect the overall fairness of the trial.
Forms
- tolerate
- tolerated
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish 'tolerating' from formal consent or waiver; it often implies passive allowance rather than active approval.
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