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
- noun A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.
- noun A general release from blame or guilt for wrongdoing.
dispensation — full definition
- noun Official permission to be excused from a rule or obligation that would normally apply.
- noun A system or era in which particular rules, beliefs, or arrangements apply.