dispensation
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The Knights of Malta welcomed him, petitioned the pope for special dispensation, and made him a Knight of the Order of St. John.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
It already has laws that prohibit the dispensation of abortion pills.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
Wednesday were given special dispensation to sign Liam Cooper and Nathan Redmond as free agents last month to bolster their numbers.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025
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
As a banned person, Winnie had to receive a special dispensation from the minister of justice, for she was technically not permitted to communicate with me.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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