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dispensationthe action of distributing or supplying something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of distributing or supplying something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 분배, 배급

Korean pronunciation: 디스펜**세이**션

Example Sentences

  • The school granted him a dispensation from wearing the uniform because of his skin allergy.
  • Under the coffee shop's new dispensation, customers could bring their own mugs for a discount.
  • The king's dispensation of royal pardons on his birthday became an annual tradition.

dispensation

NOUN

//ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən//

the action of distributing or supplying something

dispensation concept
💡 Concept

a relief worker in a bright vest carefully hands out water bottles and food packages from organized supply tables. She systematically distributes one item to each person in the waiting line. As each family receives their emergency supplies, they move toward the exit holding their provisions. The organized distribution ensures everyone gets their fair share of the critical resources. Other volunteers help maintain order while families wait patiently for their turn. the action of distributing and supplying essential items to people in need

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Rootpens
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'dispensare' meaning 'to weigh out' or 'to distribute.' Picture ancient Roman officials carefully weighing and distributing grain rations to citizens.

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🎵Rhyme

sensationcreationfoundation
sensation
creation
foundation

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📝Examples

The school granted him a dispensation from wearing the uniform because of his skin allergy.

Under the coffee shop's new dispensation, customers could bring their own mugs for a discount.

The king's dispensation of royal pardons on his birthday became an annual tradition.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother believes that finding a parking spot right in front of the store is a divine dispensation.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

distributionallocationexemptionpermissionsystem

Antonyms

prohibitionrestrictiondenial

Related

dispensedispenserdispensarypensionexpense