1. official messages or reports sent quickly, especially by government or military officials
Usage: formal
2. news reports sent by journalists from distant locations
Usage: journalism

1. sends off quickly to a destination or for a purpose
Usage: formal
2. deals with a task or problem quickly and efficiently
Usage: formal

Examples

• The ambassador sent urgent despatches to the capital.
• War correspondents filed their despatches from the front lines.
• The general despatches troops to secure the border.
• She quickly despatches her morning emails before the meeting.
• Military despatches revealed the enemy’s position.
• The editor despatches reporters to cover breaking news.
• He despatches his duties with remarkable efficiency.