conditional tolerance
[kənˈdɪʃənəl ˈtɑːlərəns]
nounpl: conditional tolerances
tolerância condicional
1. acceptance or allowance of something with specific conditions or limitations attached; tolerance that depends on certain requirements being met
The government's conditional tolerance of the protest required organizers to maintain peaceful conduct.
A tolerância condicional do governo com relação ao protesto exigia que os organizadores mantivessem conduta pacífica.
2. in psychology and behavioral contexts, acceptance of behavior or attitudes only under certain predetermined circumstances or when specific conditions are satisfied
Parents may practice conditional tolerance when they accept teenage independence only if grades remain acceptable.
Os pais podem praticar tolerância condicional ao aceitar a independência do adolescente apenas se as notas permanecerem aceitáveis.
3. in technical or industrial contexts, the permitted deviation or variance of a measurement that is limited by specific conditions or parameters
The equipment's conditional tolerance allows for temperature variations only within a narrow range.
A tolerância condicional do equipamento permite variações de temperatura apenas dentro de uma faixa estreita.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian legal, psychological, and organizational contexts to describe situations where acceptance or permission is granted with specific requirements. It reflects a pragmatic approach to conflict resolution and interpersonal relations common in both Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking cultures, where negotiations often involve establishing clear conditions rather than absolute acceptance or rejection.
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