an act or instance of dispensing; distribution.

something that is distributed or given out.

a certain order, system, or arrangement; administration or management.

Theology .

the divine ordering of the affairs of the world.

an appointment, arrangement, or favor, as by God.

a divinely appointed order or age

the old Mosaic, or Jewish, dispensation; the new gospel, or Christian, dispensation.

a dispensing with, doing away with, or doing without something.

Roman Catholic Church .

a relaxation of law in a particular case granted by a competent superior or the superior's delegate in laws that the superior has the power to make and enforce

a dispensation regarding the Lenten fast.

an official document authorizing such a relaxation of law.

noun

denial , veto

noun

allotment , appointment , apportionment , award , bestowal , conferment , consignment , courtesy , dealing out , disbursement , distribution , dole , endowment , favor , indulgence , kindness , part , portion , quota , service , share , administration , direction , economy , plan , regulation , scheme , stewardship , system , exception , exemption , immunity , license , privilege , relaxation , relief , remission , reprieve , admeasurement , allocation , assignment , division , application , arrangement , decree , management , permission