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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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The best short film and audience choice award winners will be announced on closing day, with the best short film winner receiving full funding from KlikFilm for the production and distribution of a debut feature.

— Jenny S. Li, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
The distribution of damage, the pace of decline, and even the molecular structure of amyloid filaments can vary.

— Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

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In a Thursday flash poll of advisors from CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 and Financial Advisor Council, more than three-quarters of respondents said investors' first steps should be to check their allocation against their goals or stay the course.

— Sharon Epperson,Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
The Future Of Leadership As processing costs decline and technology becomes ubiquitous, executive leadership must view AI investments not as mere software acquisitions but as strategic allocations of human capital and process design.

— Marco Stefanini, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

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