PoliticsAugust 20, 2026

despatch

di-SPATCH

Definition

A formal message, official communication, or report sent with speed or urgency, often used in a parliamentary context to refer to the official box or podium where ministers make announcements.

Etymology

Originating from the Old Italian 'dispacciare', meaning to clear or hasten, the word entered English in the 16th century, primarily referring to the act of sending off a messenger or document.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the location where government ministers give formal statements to Parliament, highlighting how officials have publicly provided assurances about the controversial health data platform.

When Governments Edit The Record, Health Systems Lose Their Memory

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