dispensation


Definition: Meaning of, dispensation in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɪspɛnˈseɪʃ(ə)n /

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dispensation dispensations
  1. [uncountable and countable] special permission from someone in authority, especially a religious leader, to do something that is not usually allowed
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  2. [uncountable] formal the act of providing people with something as part of an official process
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  3. [countable] formal a religious or political system that has control over people's lives at a particular time
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