Main entry: dispense with
Definition: forgo or do or go without
Main entry: spare, give up, part with, dispense with
Definition: give up what is not strictly needed
Usage: he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey
Main entry: dispense with, waive, forego, foreswear, forgo, relinquish
Definition: do without or cease to hold or adhere to
Usage: We are dispensing with formalities; relinquish the old ideas