Legal Dispensation
/ˈliːɡəl dɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An official exemption from a legal rule or obligation granted by a competent authority.
The court granted a legal dispensation allowing the company to bypass certain regulatory requirements.
- (n.) In canon law, an authorization to relax a general legal obligation in a specific case.
The bishop issued a legal dispensation permitting the marriage despite the usual impediments.
Forms
- legal dispensation
- legal dispensations
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Commentary
Legal dispensations often require formal approval and are distinct from informal waivers; drafters should specify the granting authority and scope clearly.
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