Dispensation

usgb/ˌdɪspenˈseɪʃn/
noun

The act of allowing something that is not usually permitted.

She was given a dispensation to miss the final exam due to her illness.
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Often appears as...

  • special dispensation
  • divine dispensation
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Special Permission

Dispensation often means a special exception is granted by someone in authority.

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Due to the transportation strike, workers received a dispensation to work from home.
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Temporary Relaxation

The allowance is usually temporary, for a specific reason.

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Students got a dispensation from the uniform rules on the day of the sports event.
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Formal Context

Used in formal contexts or official matters; not for casual situations.

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The council offered a dispensation for late tax filings after the flood disaster.
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