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démarche

[dey-marsh]
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noun, plural dé·marches [dey-marsh] /deɪˈmarʃ/. French.

an action or gesture by a diplomat, especially a formal appeal, protest, or the like.
a statement, protest, or the like presented to public officials by private citizens, interest groups, etc.
a procedure or step; move; maneuver.

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plot, manipulation, ploy, ruse, trick, step, measure, action, stunt, gimmick, scheme, procedure, movement, dodge, stratagem, play, shuffle, jig, shenanigans, machination

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  5. déjà vu phenomenon,
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  7. démodé,
  8. dénouement,
  9. dépanneur,
  10. département

Origin of démarche

literally, gait
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British Dictionary definitions for demarche

démarche

noun

a move, step, or manoeuvre, esp in diplomatic affairs
a representation or statement of views, complaints, etc, to a public authority

Word Origin for démarche

C17: literally: walk, gait, from Old French demarcher to tread, trample; see de-, march 1
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Word Origin and History for demarche

demarche

n.

1650s, "walk, step," from French démarche (15c.) literally "gait, walk, bearing," from démarcher (12c.) "to march," from de- + marcher (see march (v.)). Meaning "a diplomatic step" attested from 1670s. A word never quite anglicized.

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