1. The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations (particularly in securing treaties), including the methods and forms usually employed.
2. Dexterity or skill in securing advantages; tact.
3. The body of ministers or envoys resident at a court; the diplomatic body. [R.] Burke.
DIPLOMAT; DIPLOMATE
Dip"lo*mat, Dip"lo*mate, n. Etym: [F. diplomate.]
Defn: A diplomatist.
DIPLOMATE
Dip"lo*mate, v. t.
Defn: To invest with a title o [R.] Wood.
DIPLOMATIAL
Dip`lo*ma"tial, a.
Defn: Diplomatic. [R.]
DIPLOMATIC; DIPLOMATICAL
Dip`lo*mat"ic, Dip`lo*mat"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. diplomatique.]