definition of
dispense with

[1] #1 dispense with v. give up what is not strictly needed; "he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey". wn

[2] #2 dispense with v. do without or cease to hold or adhere to; "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas". wn

[3] #3 dispense with v. forgo or do or go without. wn