Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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dispensation | Yes | No | No | No |
permit | Yes | No | Yes | No |
dispensation (noun) | permit (noun) |
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the act of dispensing (giving out in portions) | the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization |
an exemption from some rule or obligation | large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies |
a share that has been dispensed or distributed | a legal document giving official permission to do something |
dispensation (verb) | permit (verb) |
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consent to, give permission; permit | |
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting | |
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen |