dispensation
nounUK /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/
US /ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/
A dispensation is special permission to not follow a rule.
The teacher gave him a dispensation to turn in his homework a day late.
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2. The act of giving out or distributing something, such as medicine or food.
The dispensation of free meals began at noon.
3. A religious system or the way a religion is organized and practiced.
The church followed a new dispensation after the council.
4. An official release from a church law or penalty.
He received a dispensation to marry outside the church.