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dispensation

noun

ˌdi-spən-ˈsā-shən

Definition of dispensation

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 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 two saw that media companies were overly reliant on social media for distribution, and that profits were flowing to the likes of Facebook rather than to the creators of content.

— Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
But permission for the public distribution or posting of either the video or photos was not given by the bishops.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

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Districts have up to three school years to spend each allocation, and any unspent money then reverts to the California Department of Education the following year.

— Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Among family offices established more than 20 years ago, nearly half have alternative allocations above 40%, compared to 32% for newer family offices, according to the survey.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

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