CEFR C1

dispensation

noun

Meaning

An exemption from a rule or obligation, or permission to do something that is usually not allowed.

Examples

The church offered a dispensation from the fasting rule for the sick.
He received a dispensation to marry his cousin.

Synonyms: exemption, permission, waiver, license

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dispensation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.penˈseɪ.ʃən/

Definition

An exemption from a rule or obligation, or permission to do something that is usually not allowed.

Examples

The church offered a dispensation from the fasting rule for the sick.
He received a dispensation to marry his cousin.
Students can apply for a dispensation from the attendance policy if they have a valid reason.

How to Use dispensation

dispensation from (prepositional phrase): An exemption from a rule or obligation. — "They sought a dispensation from the usual rules of evidence."
dispensation of (prepositional phrase): The act of distributing or administering something. — "The dispensation of medicine requires careful control."

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