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