as in distribution
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 classic case here is that of General Vladimir Padrino, a defense minister, who ought to have retired five years ago but has received special dispensation to remain in uniform year after year.
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Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
But, of course, that doesn’t necessarily count for much in the current dispensation, where reality is becoming a Choose Your Own Adventure story.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
All this unfolds while the days count down, flagged by bold onscreen graphics, to the Day Zero when Teresa will get her papal dispensation and leave the convent to start her new order.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
In 2023, Jannik Sinner was required to seek out special dispensation from the International Tennis Federation, Association of Tennis Professionals and Wimbledon just in order to switch out his all-white duffle bag for a Gucci monogrammed holdall.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
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Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
But, of course, that doesn’t necessarily count for much in the current dispensation, where reality is becoming a Choose Your Own Adventure story.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
All this unfolds while the days count down, flagged by bold onscreen graphics, to the Day Zero when Teresa will get her papal dispensation and leave the convent to start her new order.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
In 2023, Jannik Sinner was required to seek out special dispensation from the International Tennis Federation, Association of Tennis Professionals and Wimbledon just in order to switch out his all-white duffle bag for a Gucci monogrammed holdall.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispensation
Noun
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His superlative shot-stopping ability, commanding distribution and defining game-winning moments this season contributed substantially to the Gunners ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League trophy – this after so many recent near misses.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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In contrast, nonbiological samples had a wider distribution of chain lengths.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The platform is intended to improve situational awareness, streamline resource allocation, and ensure reliable communication for forces operating around the world.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Private credit has grown from a niche strategy into a core allocation for pensions and insurers.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Dispensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispensation. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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