| 单词 | dispensation |
| 释义 | dispensation (dɪspenseɪʃən ) Word forms: dispensations 1. variable noun A dispensation is special permission to do something that is normally not allowed. A special dispensation may by obtained from the domestic union concerned. They were promised dispensation from military service. [+ from] The committee was not prepared to use its discretion and grant special dispensation. Synonyms: exemption, licence, exception, permission 2. uncountable noun Dispensation of something is the issuing of it, especially from a position of authority. [formal] ...our application of consistent standards in the dispensation of justice. [+ of] 3. countable noun [usually supplement NOUN] A dispensation is a religious or political system that has authority at a particular time. The new dispensation proved a success, certainly with the business community. Collocations: new dispensation There was a strong sense of moral justice after the war; sacrifice had to be answered by a new dispensation. Times,Sunday Times Under the new dispensation, nothing much seems to have changed, except perhaps the melanin content of those wielding political power. ST The same faults and contradictions, although without the brutality, continued into the new dispensation. ST So we'll stay to help 'support' whatever new dispensation we try to arrange. Times, Sunday Times Is it possible that he can use the new dispensation to make progress on any of the various fronts? Times, Sunday Times The political dispensation established in 1994 created space for the management of cultural diversity and difference based on ethnicity, religion, language and region. ST Most importantly, this new political dispensation has delivered hope to a country devoid of optimism or expectation. Times, Sunday Times Due to a new political dispensation, they had increased opportunities for professionalism in music. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The handicappers also have special dispensation to compress the weights in an attempt to attract higherquality horses. The Sun Local markets selling food have also been given special dispensation to stay open. Times,Sunday Times Under a special dispensation from the chamber, he was sworn in at his sons' hospital bedsides. Times,Sunday Times You may leave the property to go to see a local attraction only with special dispensation and must never allow it to interfere with mealtimes. Times,Sunday Times It takes several weeks to get special dispensation and without it you're turned back at the airport. Times,Sunday Times |
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