Diplomacy

di-plō′ma-si, n. the art of negotiation, esp. of treaties between states: political skill.— n. Diplomat′ic , a minister at a foreign court: ( pl. ) the science of deciphering ancient writings, as charters, decrees, .—paleography.— adjs. Diplomat′ic , -al , pertaining to diplomacy: skilful in negotiation.— adv. Diplomat′ically .— v.i. and v.t. Diplō′matise , to practise, or effect by, diplomacy.— ns. Diplō′matist , Dip′lōmat , one skilled in diplomacy; Diplomatol′ogy , the study or science of diplomatics, charters, decrees, .— Diplomatic corps , or Corps diplomat i que , the whole body of foreign diplomatists resident at any court.