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Definitions

dispensation

[dis-puhn-sey-shuhn, -pen-] / ˌdɪs pənˈseɪ ʃən, -pɛn- /
NOUN
allocation of supply
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disbursement
STRONG
allotment appointment apportionment award bestowal conferment consignment courtesy distribution dole endowment favor indulgence kindness part portion quota service share
WEAK
dealing out
Antonyms
STRONG
disfavor whole
WEAK
denial veto
NOUN
management
Synonyms
STRONG
administration direction economy plan regulation scheme stewardship system
Antonyms
STRONG
disorganization
WEAK
denial veto
NOUN
permission
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exemption immunity reprieve
STRONG
exception indulgence license privilege relaxation relief remission
Antonyms
STRONGEST
responsibility
WEAK
denial veto

Example Sentences

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So the game's world governing body is petitioning for special dispensation to review corners at this summer's World Cup.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

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

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

In both Europe and Mesoamerica kings ruled by the dispensation of the heavens.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.