dispone

transitive verb

dis·​pone

də̇ˈspōn

-ed/-ing/-s

Scots law

: to dispose of, grant, or transfer (real or personal property) legally

disponer

-nər

noun

plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Middle English disponen to set in order, arrange, dispose, from Latin disponere

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