Despatches

/dɪˈspætʃɪz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense or plural noun form of despatch; sends quickly or official messages.

Etymology

Standard conjugation of despatch as a verb, or plural of despatch as a noun referring to official reports.

Kelly Says

In historical contexts, 'despatches' refers to official military or diplomatic messages—Benjamin Franklin sent important despatches across the Atlantic that influenced the American Revolution.

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