Legal Definitions - dispatch

Definition: Dispatch (di-spachalsodis-pach) is a prompt sending off or completion of something. It can also refer to something that is quickly sent or the required diligence in discharging cargo.

• A dispatch of the letter agreement was sent to the client.
• The dispatch of a business transaction was completed within the same day.
• The dispatch was mailed to the recipient.
• Customary dispatch is required on all charters according to maritime law.
• Quick dispatch is used to avoid delays resulting from a crowded wharf.

These examples illustrate how dispatch can refer to the prompt sending off or completion of something, as well as the required diligence in discharging cargo. They also show how dispatch can be used in the context of maritime law, where customary dispatch and quick dispatch have specific meanings.