dispensation

Definitions

A system of order, government, or organization of a nation, community, or period of time.

A special exemption from a rule or requirement, often granted by an ecclesiastical authority.

The act of distributing or dealing out something, such as supplies or justice.

Examples

The new legal dispensation allows for greater flexibility in how small businesses are taxed.

Under the current dispensation, employees are granted more autonomy to manage their own schedules.

Synonyms

exemption immunity system arrangement allocation bestowal indulgence

Antonyms

prohibition restriction ban denial refusal limitation disallowance