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What is another word for Dispensation? – 147 Dispensation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    exemption exception waiver release pardon absolution permission allowance consent authorization sanction privilege immunity justification excuse reprieve acquittal vindication exoneration dispensation mitigation alleviation remission commutation suspension stay moratorium deferment postponement exemption privilege license franchise charter permit clearance approval ratification confirmation validation

    Meaning of Dispensation

    The primary meaning of the word "Dispensation" is a system of rules or a special exemption from a rule.

    Definitions

    • A system of rules or regulations, especially one that is considered to be outdated or restrictive
    • * A special exemption from a rule or standard, especially one that is granted by a religious authority
    • * The act of dispensing or distributing something, especially a divine blessing or a sacrament

    Etymology of Dispensation

    The word "Dispensation" originates from the Old French word "dispensacion", which is derived from the Latin word "dispensatio", meaning "a weighing out" or "distribution"
    Historically, the term was used in a theological context to refer to a special exemption from a rule or standard, especially in relation to the sacraments or other religious practices

    Example Uses

    • The new policy is a dispensation from the usual rules, allowing employees to work from home
    • * The church granted a dispensation to the couple, allowing them to get married in a civil ceremony
    • * The government's dispensation of emergency funds helped to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the disaster

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    obligation requirement necessity duty responsibility rule regulation law restriction prohibition ban taboo compulsion coercion force enforcement imposition constraint limitation hindrance obstacle barrier impediment blockage exclusion rejection denial refusal

    Related Nouns

    administration management regulation government authority power control jurisdiction domain territory boundary limit restriction prohibition exemption exception privilege immunity permit license franchise charter clearance approval ratification confirmation validation

    Related Verbs

    administer manage regulate govern control authorize permit license exempt excuse justify vindicate exonerate acquit pardon absolve remit commute suspend stay defer postpone implement enforce impose restrict prohibit ban

    Related Adjectives

    administrative managerial regulatory governmental authoritative powerful controlling jurisdictional territorial limited restricted prohibited exempt exceptional privileged immune permitted licensed chartered cleared approved ratified confirmed validated