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
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In fact, he berated an aide who suggested issuing a démarche to the Buenos Aires government.
From Slate • May 27, 2023
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 • May 12, 2023
The démarche also named Russian oligarchs it said were involved in “financing schemes,” including Yevgeniy Prigozhin and Aleksandr Babakov.
From Washington Post • Sep. 13, 2022
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told The Washington Post, which first reported the meeting, that Ambassador Qin Gang was brought in for a démarche, a form of protest through diplomatic means.
From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2022
Dans quelle atroce démarche elle venait de tomber!
From Books and Characters French and English by Strachey, Giles Lytton
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