Dispensa (en. Dispensation)

dis-pen-sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of granting permission or forgiveness from a person or authority.
He requested dispensation from his teacher after forgetting his homework.
Humiling siya ng dispensa mula sa kanyang guro pagkatapos na makalimutan ang kanyang takdang aralin.
An exemption or exception from rules or laws that are usually followed.
Due to exceptional circumstances, the dispensation for his application was approved.
Dahil sa mga natatanging kondisyon, inaprubahan ang dispensa para sa kanyang aplikasyon.

Etymology

Originated from the Spanish word 'dispensa', meaning 'granting of permission or forgiveness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ask for dispensation
to request permission or forgiveness
humingi ng dispensa
disturbed and asked for dispensation
means you are asking for forgiveness due to your disturbance in a situation
naabala at humingi ng dispensa

Related Words

permission
The right to receive or grant permission.
pahintulot

Slang Meanings

I'm sorry
Sorry if I couldn't join the outing.
Dispensa na kung hindi ako nakasama sa lakad.
You take care of it
Sorry, you handle how to fix that.
Dispensa, bahala ka na kung paano mo ayusin yan.
No problem
Sorry, I won't do it again.
Dispensa, hinding-hindi ko na uulitin.