Tolerance (noun)

1. The ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with.
2. The capacity of an organism to resist harmful environmental factors, such as disease, poison, or extreme temperatures.

Origin:

From old french "toleraunce", from latin "tolerantia".

Examples:

1. The school promotes tolerance and diversity.
2. His tolerance for spicy food is very high.
3. She has a low tolerance for alcohol.
4. The society has a high tolerance for different cultures.
5. The plant has a tolerance for high temperatures.