DIPLOMATIC

diplomatic

Noun

  1. The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.

Adjective

  1. Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.
    She spent thirty years working for Canada's diplomatic service.
    Albania immediately severed diplomatic relations with Zimbabwe.
  2. Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.
    Thoughtful corrections can be diplomatic as well as instructional.
  3. describing a publication of a text which follows a single basic manuscript, but with variants in other manuscripts noted in the critical apparatus
  4. Relating to diplomatics, or the study of old texts; paleographic.


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