That which is dispensed, dealt out, or given; that which is bestowed on someone
In the Roman Catholic Church, an exemption from some ecclesiastical law, or from an obligation to God which a person has incurred of his own free will (oaths, vows, etc.).
The act of dispensing or dealing out; distribution
A system of principles, promises, and rules ordained and administered; scheme; economy
The distribution of good and evil by God to man.
The relaxation of a law in a particular case; permission to do something forbidden, or to omit doing something enjoined; exemption.
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.
To penalize (a state etc.) with sanctions.
To ratify; to make valid.
To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.