Dispensation, n.
1. Dispensing, distributing, distribution, apportioning, apportionment, allotment. 2. Administration, stewardship. 3. Scheme, plan, system, economy. 4. Exemption (from some law), license. Dispensatory, n. Pharmacopia.
Dispense, v. a.
1. Distribute, apportion, allot, deal out. 2. Administer, apply, execute, carry out. 3. Exempt, release, relieve, excuse. Dispenser, n. Distributer, divider.
Dispense with.
1. Do without. 2. Disregard, neglect, set aside, suspend the use of omit. 3. (Rare.) Excuse, exonerate, exempt, release. Dispeople, v. a. Depopulate, unpeople.
Disperse, v. a.
1. Scatter, separate, dissipate, dispel, drive to different parts, scatter to the winds. 2. Diffuse, disseminate, spread, scatter abroad, sow broadcast. Disperse, v. n.
1. Scatter, separate, be scattered, go different ways. 2. Break up or away, vanish, disappear, be dispelled, be dissipated.
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