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
Vargas’ message comes at the heels of Bishop Alberto Rojas of the Diocese of San Bernardino’s issuing a dispensation, saying parishioners in fear of ICE activity may miss Sunday Mass, the Los Angeles Times reported.
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Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
The Diocese of San Bernardino appears to be the first to issue a formal dispensation over immigration enforcement.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2025
San Bernardino — a diocese of over a million Catholics — is the first to issue a special dispensation.
—Aleja Hertzler-McCain, NPR, 9 July 2025
Justice Christopher Beale gave the jurors in the trial special dispensation to avoid jury duty for the next 15 years, due to the length and complexity of the case.
—Reuters, NBC news, 7 July 2025
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According to the company, the new collections, which launched in August, have already driven a double-digit increase in sales commitments from retail partners, with momentum expected to continue through 2026 as the brand expands distribution.—
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The architects of this transformation — Indonesia’s producers — are now grappling with how to sustain momentum while navigating everything from censorship battles to the challenge of serving 400 ready-to-release films through a distribution system that can only handle 150 annually.—
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Property tax debacle White contends that he’s been unfairly scapegoated for county disputes including over federal funding allocations, residential and commercial property valuations and the 2025 budget freeze.—
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For instance, private equity assets account for roughly 14% of US pension fund portfolios, today, European pension fund’s PE allocations are a fraction of this.—
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“Dispensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispensation. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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