Meaning of the word dispensation in English

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dispensation

US /ˌdɪs.penˈseɪ.ʃən/

UK /ˌdɪs.penˈseɪ.ʃən/

exemption from a rule or usual requirement

Example:

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The church granted a dispensation for the marriage to take place outside the parish.

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He received a special dispensation to work fewer hours due to his health condition.

Synonym:

exemption immunity exception waiver privilege

a system of order, government, or organization of a nation, society, or religion

Example:

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The new economic dispensation aimed to reduce inequality.

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Under the old dispensation, only men could vote.

Synonym:

system order regime administration governance

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dispenser dispense