dispense with
Abandon the need
To dispense with something is to do without it or eliminate it as unnecessary: Let's dispense with the formalities and get down to business.
The phrase suggests deliberately setting aside what might normally be expected or required: The judge dispensed with opening statements.
It can also mean to get rid of: We can dispense with that outdated policy.
Voluntarily give up entitlement
- forgoDeliberately do without
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- skipTo deliberately exclude
- pass onTransmit to another
go without · renounce · give up · do without · decline · refuse · pass up · leave out
Deliberately throw out
- jettisonDeliberately discard, especially cargo
- ditchShallow excavated channel
- dumpWaste disposal site
- tossLight, casual throw
throw away · get rid of · cast off · shed · scrap · dispose of · unload · drop
To deliberately exclude
- circumventAvoid by going around
- sidestepEvade by moving aside
- avoidStay away from
- overlookMiss or commanding view
ignore · neglect · disregard · cut · shortcut · work around · get around · omit
waive
Voluntarily give up entitlement
pass on · go without · renounce · give up · do without · decline · refuse · pass up · leave out · sit out
discard
Deliberately throw out
toss · throw away · get rid of · cast off · shed · scrap · dispose of · unload · drop · chuck
skip
To deliberately exclude
- circumventAvoid by going around
- sidestepEvade by moving aside
- avoidStay away from
overlook · ignore · neglect · disregard · cut · shortcut · work around · get around · omit · pass over
abolish
Officially end a practice
cancel · annul · revoke · repeal · void · nullify · quash · rescind · terminate · discontinue
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