dispensation
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Noun — Official permission to be excused from a rule or obligation that would normally apply.
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Etymology
From Old French despensacion, from Latin dispensatio, "a weighing out or management" — related to "dispense".
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What does “dispensation” mean?
The word “dispensation” means official permission to be excused from a rule or obligation that would normally apply. In plain terms, an official exception to a rule, or a whole system of rules for a period of time.
How do you pronounce “dispensation”?
“Dispensation” is pronounced dihs-pehn-SAY-shuhn (/dɪsˌpɛnˈseɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “dispensation” in a sentence?
Here is “dispensation” used in a sentence: “The bishop granted a special dispensation for the couple to marry outside the church.”
What part of speech is “dispensation”?
“Dispensation” is a noun.
Where does the word “dispensation” come from?
The word “dispensation” comes from Latin. From Old French despensacion, from Latin dispensatio, "a weighing out or management" — related to "dispense".
How many meanings does “dispensation” have?
“Dispensation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: official permission to be excused from a rule or obligation that would normally apply.