What does «dispensar» mean in Spanish?

Give, grant, distribute.

Examples of use in Spanish: "dispensar mercedes".
Provide.

Examples of use in Spanish: "dispensar ayuda".
To release from an obligation.

Examples of use in Spanish: "dispensar la asistencia a un acto"..
Forgive, excuse.

Examples of use in Spanish: "dispénseme por llegar tan tarde".
Exempt from the law.