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diplomatic
dip·lo·mat·ic
[
dìpplə máttik
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
involving diplomacy:
concerned with or involving international diplomacy or the work of diplomats
2.
tactful:
showing tact and skill in dealing with people
3.
relating to diplomatics:
relating to the study of old documents
4.
copied accurately:
accurately reproducing an original document or printed text
[
Early 18th century. < French
diplomatique
and modern Latin
diplomaticus
< Latin
diploma
(see
diploma
)
]
dip·lo·mat·i·cal·ly
adverb
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dip·lo·mat·i·cal·ly adverb
