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despatch

/dɛspætʃ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does despatch mean?

noun, verb

The act of sending someone or something quickly, or a person who is in charge of sending messages or goods. In British English, it is often used as a verb, meaning to send something quickly.

Example

"The despatch of the package was delayed due to bad weather."

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