4. To exempt; to excuse; to absolve; -- with from.

It was resolved that all members of the House who held commissions, should be dispensed from parliamentary attendance.

Macaulay.

He appeared to think himself born to be supported by others, and dispensed from all necessity of providing for himself.

Johnson.

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