dis
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sa
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Plural
dispensations
1
the privilege of being officially released from an obligation, law, or something that is usually prohibited
- He received a special dispensation from the school to miss the exam due to personal reasons.
- The church granted her a dispensation to marry despite the religious restrictions.
- The university issued a dispensation allowing the student to submit late assignments.
- The company was given a dispensation from the new environmental regulations for a year.
- During the emergency, the governor issued a dispensation to bypass certain legal requirements.
2
the action of dividing something into portions and giving it to multiple people
- The nurse was responsible for the dispensation of the prescribed treatments to the patients.
- The manager supervised the dispensation of bonuses to the employees at the end of the year.
- The fair dispensation of resources in the community helped maintain harmony among residents.
- The dispensation of food during the charity event ensured that everyone received their fair share.
- The dispensary handled the dispensation of medication to patients on a strict schedule.
3
a share that has been dispensed or distributed