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dispensation in French

dispensation in French is dispense, dérogation, dispensation — dispensation means official permission to be excused from a rule or obligation that would normally apply.

dispensation in French

dispense
noun
The act of dispensing or dealing out; distribution
dérogation
noun
The act of dispensing or dealing out; distribution
dispense
noun
The relaxation of a law in a particular case; permission to do something forbidden, or to omit doing something enjoined; exemption.
dispensation
noun
The relaxation of a law in a particular case; permission to do something forbidden, or to omit doing something enjoined; exemption.

What does "dispensation" mean?

  1. noun Official permission to be excused from a rule or obligation that would normally apply.
    "The bishop granted a special dispensation for the couple to marry outside the church."
  2. noun A system or era in which particular rules, beliefs, or arrangements apply.
    "Under the new dispensation, employees can work from home two days a week."
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dispensation in a sentence

  • The bishop granted a special dispensation for the couple to marry outside the church.
  • She was given a dispensation from the usual attendance requirements due to illness.
  • Under the new dispensation, employees can work from home two days a week.

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What is "dispensation" in French?

"dispensation" in French is dispense, dérogation, dispensation. dispensation means: Official permission to be excused from a rule or obligation that would normally apply.

How do you use "dispensation" in a sentence?

Example: "The bishop granted a special dispensation for the couple to marry outside the church." In French, "dispensation" is dispense, dérogation, dispensation.

Are there other ways to say "dispensation" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "dispensation": dispense, dérogation, dispensation.

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