To dispense with Meaning, Definition & Usage

Definitions

1. . (a) To permit the neglect or omission of, as a form, a ceremony, an oath; to suspend the operation of, as a law; to give up, release, or do without, as services, attention, etc.; to forego; to part with . (b) To allow by dispensation; to excuse; to exempt; to grant dispensation to or for. Obs. "Conniving and dispensing with open and common adultery." Milton. (c) To break or go back from, as one's word. Obs.