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dispensation

[dis-puhn-sey-shuhn, -pen-] / ˌdɪs pənˈseɪ ʃən, -pɛn- /




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The Knights of Malta welcomed him, petitioned the pope for special dispensation, and made him a Knight of the Order of St. John.

From Slate Jun. 6, 2026

We had to get special dispensation for Alex to get a Premier League winners medal in 1998.

From BBC Apr. 17, 2026

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

I told them that whites were Africans as well, and that in any future dispensation the majority would need the minority.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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