Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dispensa

noun
[dis-PEN-sah]
Definition
A term that denotes an official exemption or release from an obligation, duty, or requirement.
Examples
  • She received a dispensa from attending the mandatory training sessions.
  • The student was granted a dispensa due to health reasons.
  • His dispensa allowed him to skip the usual procedures in the application process.
Meaning
In a legal or formal context, ‘dispensa’ refers to the act of excusing someone from compliance with a rule or requirement.
Synonyms
  • exemption
  • release
  • waiver