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. Pharmacopœia.
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.