dispense

Definitions of dispense
  1. noun
    an act exempting someone
    synonyms: décharge, immunité, libération
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    type of:
    libération, mise en liberté
    a formal written statement of relinquishment
  2. noun
    immunity from an obligation or duty
    synonyms: exemption
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    types:
    dédommagement, indemnisation
    legal exemption from liability for damages
    type of:
    immunité
    the state of not being susceptible
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