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dispensation vs permit

permit vs dispensation

dispensation and permit both are nouns.

dispensation is not a verb while permit is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dispensation Yes No No No
permit Yes No Yes No
As nouns, permit is a hypernym of dispensation; that is, permit is a word with a broader meaning than dispensation:
  • dispensation: an exemption from some rule or obligation
  • permit: the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
Other hypernyms of dispensation include license, permission.
dispensation (noun) permit (noun)
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)
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
Difference between dispensation and permit

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