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dispensary
noun
dis·pen·sa·ry
di-ˈspen(t)s-(ə-)rē
plural dispensaries
: a place where medicine or medical or dental treatment is dispensed
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Now, the results of city's commission race and a ballot issue about medical marijuana dispensaries are in question.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2024
Four winners will be drawn for each region with each county in that region eligible to receive one dispensary.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
Brinks Security, through its subsidiary PAI, has also partnered with Green Check to provide ATMs for cannabis dispensaries.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1699, in the meaning defined above
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“Dispensary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dispensary. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
dispensary
noun
dis·pen·sa·ry
dis-ˈpen(t)s-(ə-)rē
plural dispensaries
: a place where medical or dental aid is given
Medical Definition
dispensary
noun
dis·pen·sa·ry
dis-ˈpen(t)s-(ə-)rē
plural dispensaries
: a place where medicine or medical or dental treatment is dispensed
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