dispensation

US /ˌdɪs.penˈseɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdɪs.penˈseɪ.ʃən/
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1.

exemption from a rule or usual requirement

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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.
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exemptionimmunityexceptionwaiverprivilege
2.

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

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The new economic dispensation aimed to reduce inequality.
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Under the old dispensation, only men could vote.
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systemorderregimeadministrationgovernance
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