dispense with something

dispense with something
diˈspense with sb/sth derived
to stop using sb/sth because you no longer need them or it

Debit cards dispense with the need for cash altogether.

I think we can

dispense with the formalities (= speak openly and naturally to each other)

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Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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