dispensation

the dispensation of Providence

regulations controlling dispensation of medications.

he received papal dispensation to hold a number of benefices.

the laws to which the creator in all his dispensations conforms.

"By a special dispensation from the Church, he was allowed to re-marry."

kings obtained dispensations to enable them to contract politically advantageous matches.

Under the old covenant there was showbread, but it came to an end with the old dispensation to which it belonged.

although she was too young, she was given special dispensation to play two matches before her birthday.