Synonym for "dispensation"

Meaning 1: The act of giving or distributing something.

• Distribution: This is a very common and often appropriate synonym.
• Allocation: Suggests a careful and planned distribution.
• Apportionment: Implies dividing and assigning shares.
• Dissemination: Often used for spreading information or ideas.
• Bestowal: Implies giving something as a gift or honor.
• Granting: Similar to bestowal, but often used for permissions or rights.

Meaning 2: An exemption from a rule or obligation.

• Exemption: This is the most direct and common synonym in this context.
• Waiver: Similar to exemption, often used for temporarily setting aside a requirement.
• Exception: Highlights that this is a deviation from the general rule.
• Release: Suggests freeing someone from a duty or obligation.
• Reprieve: Often used for a temporary suspension of a punishment or obligation.

Meaning 3: A particular system or order of things.

• Order: In this sense, dispensation refers to the way things are organized.
• System: Similar to order, emphasizing the structured nature.
• Arrangement: Highlights the way things are put together.
• Regimen: Suggests a strict and controlled system.

Meaning 4: (Archaic) A religious dispensation.

• Permission: In a religious context, it might refer to a specific permission granted by a religious authority.

Which synonym should you use?

Consider these examples:

• "The dispensation of aid to the needy." (Meaning 1: Use distribution or allocation)
• "He received a dispensation from the dress code." (Meaning 2: Use exemption or waiver)
• "The dispensation of divine grace." (Meaning 3 or 4: Use order, system, or permission depending on the specific nuance)

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By Jerry Ramonyai