"live-and-let-live" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} live-and-let-live (not comparable)
  1. Of or expressing a belief in mutual tolerance. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: live and let live
    Sense id: en-live-and-let-live-en-adj-HWBZRsD5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "2008 June 13, “Andersonville: A slice of life”, in Chicago Tribune",
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