| diplomatic | The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography. See: diplomatical. A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a diplomatist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| diplomatical | 1. Pertaining to diplomacy; relating to the foreign ministers at a court, who are called the diplomatic body. 2. Characterised by tact and shrewdness; dexterous; artful; as, diplomatic management. 3. Pertaining to diplomatics; paleographic. Origin: Cf. Diplomatique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| diplomatically | According to the rules of diplomacy; in the manner of a diplomatist; artfully. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |