démarche
Americannoun
plural
démarches-
an action or gesture by a diplomat, especially a formal appeal, protest, or the like.
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a statement, protest, or the like presented to public officials by private citizens, interest groups, etc.
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a procedure or step; move; maneuver.
noun
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a move, step, or manoeuvre, esp in diplomatic affairs
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a representation or statement of views, complaints, etc, to a public authority
Etymology
Origin of démarche
Literally, “gait”
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
She added that the embassy on Monday "sent a demarche to the State Department demanding that he be provided with qualified medical care".
From Reuters
In fact, he berated an aide who suggested issuing a démarche to the Buenos Aires government.
From Slate
When the Pentagon detected a Chinese spy balloon drifting over the United States this year, Ms. Sherman called in a Chinese diplomat to deliver a démarche.
From New York Times
Monyela said South Africa would issue a “demarche” against Brigety for his allegations, a diplomatic term that refers to a formal complaint.
From Seattle Times
Wang said "it was full of arrogance, prejudice against China and we have made a strong demarche to the host Japan."
From Reuters
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