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Pronunciation : Dis*pen"sa*to*ry
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. dispensatorius relating to management. See Dispense, v. t.]
Definition : Defn: Granting, or authorized to grant, dispensations. "Dispensatory power." Bp. Rainbow.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Dis*pen"sa*to*ry
Part of Speech : n.;
Definition : Defn: A book or medicinal formulary containing a systematic description of drugs, and of preparations made from them. It is usually, but not always, distinguished from a pharmacopoeia in that it issued by private parties, and not by an official body or by government.

pl. Dispensatories (.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913