Definitions
- Referring to an official exemption or permission granted by an authority figure. - Talking about a system or method of distributing something, such as food or medicine. - Describing a period of time or era in history marked by a particular set of beliefs or practices.
- Referring to a case or situation that does not follow the usual rule or pattern. - Talking about a person or thing that is different from others in a particular group. - Describing an exclusion or omission from a general statement or rule.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to situations that deviate from the norm or usual pattern.
- 2Both words involve some form of exclusion or deviation from a general rule.
- 3Both words can be used in formal contexts, such as legal or academic writing.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Dispensation refers to an official exemption or permission granted by an authority figure, while exception refers to a case or situation that does not follow the usual rule or pattern.
- 2Authority: Dispensation involves an authority figure granting permission or exemption, while exception does not necessarily involve an authority figure.
- 3Usage: Dispensation is more commonly used in legal or religious contexts, while exception is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 4Connotation: Dispensation can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context, while exception is generally neutral or positive.
- 5Frequency: Exception is more commonly used than dispensation in everyday language.
Remember this!
Dispensation and exception are both words that describe situations that deviate from the norm or usual pattern. However, the difference between them is their scope and authority. Dispensation refers to an official exemption or permission granted by an authority figure, while exception refers to a case or situation that does not follow the usual rule or pattern.
