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dispense
This term carries a strong connotation of authority and controlled distribution. Whether it refers to a pharmacist providing medicine or a judge delivering a verdict, the action implies a formal process where the giver holds the power to decide the amount or the timing of the delivery. When used with the preposition "with," the meaning shifts entirely from giving to discarding. This phrasal usage suggests a conscious decision to simplify a process by removing an obsolete requirement or a tedious formality.
Meanings
To provide a service or a commodity, especially in a controlled or official manner.
"The pharmacy will dispense the medication once the prescription is verified."
To manage without something or to get rid of something that is no longer needed.
"The new streamlined process allows the company to dispense with unnecessary paperwork."