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dispensation

noun

ˌdi-spən-ˈsā-shən

Definition of dispensation

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the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group the emergency dispensation of medicine to the sick

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Recent Examples of dispensation The Premier League can request additional information and evidence to assess a club’s progress, while dispensations from individual requirements can be granted in exceptional circumstances. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Interestingly, ride-hailing passengers get no such dispensation. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026 Permits for blasting and fuel dispensation, much of what’s still happening on the construction site, typically run $140-$180 each. — Mark Dee june 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2026 The Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund was created in 2022, with the intention of allowing the swift dispensation of money during states of emergency. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dispensation

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Overlapping with Zaslav during their time at NBCU, Perrette rose to president of digital and affiliate distribution.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
The destroyer has enhanced electrical power distribution and additional cooling capacity to support its advanced systems.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

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That means reassessing Lauder’s processes, workforce and asset allocations, and making the tough decisions about right-sizing its workforce.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The result was a scramble to get on coveted allocation lists—and a thriving secondary market where the sky seemed to be the limit.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

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