n. 1.exemption from law,granting of a licence,specialpermission from the Pope豁免法律追究，授予特許，教皇的特許。 △ 1H.VI.5.3.86:“And yet a dispensation maybe had.”不過也許會(huì)得到教皇特許。 2. excuse,pretence for evading duty（逃避責(zé)任的）借口。 △L.L.L.2.1.87:“seek a dispensation for his oath，”為違背誓約尋找借口。