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dispensation

[dis-puhn-say-shuhn, -pen-] / ˌdɪs pənˈseɪ ʃən, -pɛn- /




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He has taken full advantage of that dispensation, leaving the Supreme Court in a pickle as the grace period is set to expire this week.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

However, there was no expectation that Fifa would suddenly produce a special dispensation which would allow the former Arsenal striker to play.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

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

When it came time to give birth, the throuple had to get special dispensation to visit their daughter in the NICU.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026

He waved his hand like a king giving dispensation.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter


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