dispensation

Example Sentences

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Indeed, it is not a novel at all, and it has been categorized as such only because of a curious dispensation afforded to the French to affix that label to any book they want.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

She also said Gomez was not considering issuing a dispensation for its congregants.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

Saracens are looking for cover for the injured Alex Lozowski and are allowed dispensation in the salary cap to replace him in their squad for next season.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

In 1933, Jewish lawyers were banned from appearing in German courts, but Frankel had served in World War I, and as a consequence of doing that, had a dispensation from the ban.

From Slate • May 27, 2025

Here Isabel crosses herself, then adds, “And the goodwill of the count, and the dispensation of the bishop. We pray for her always.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein