dispensation
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "dispensation"in English

Dispensation
01

the privilege of being officially released from an obligation, law, or something that is usually prohibited

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
dispensations
Examples
He received a special dispensation from the school to miss the exam due to personal reasons.
02

the action of dividing something into portions and giving it to multiple people

Examples
The nurse was responsible for the dispensation of the prescribed treatments to the patients.
03

a share that has been dispensed or distributed

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