v. t. - To deal out in portions; to distribute; to give; as, the steward dispenses provisions according directions; Nature dispenses her bounties; to dispense medicines.
v. t. - To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct.
v. t. - To pay for; to atone for.
v. t. - To exempt; to excuse; to absolve; -- with from.
v. i. - To compensate; to make up; to make amends.
v. i. - To give dispensation.
v. t. - Dispensation; exemption.
n. - Expense; profusion; outlay.