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dispensatie — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • absolution noun A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.
  • dispensation noun Official permission to be excused from a rule or obligation that would normally apply.

Senses

dispensatie is used for these senses in English:

  • absolution (ecclesiastical) An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
  • dispensation The relaxation of a law in a particular case; permission to do something forbidden, or to omit doing something enjoined; exemption.

absolution — full definition

  1. noun A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.
  2. noun A general release from blame or guilt for wrongdoing.

dispensation — full definition

  1. noun Official permission to be excused from a rule or obligation that would normally apply.
  2. noun A system or era in which particular rules, beliefs, or arrangements apply.

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