diplomatics
Americannoun
noun
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the critical study of historical documents
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a less common word for diplomacy
Etymology
Origin of diplomatics
First recorded in 1785–95; see origin at diplomatic, -ics
Example Sentences
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Diplō′matist, Dip′lōmat, one skilled in diplomacy; Diplomatol′ogy, the study or science of diplomatics, charters, decrees, &c.—Diplomatic corps, or Corps diplomatique, the whole body of foreign diplomatists resident at any court.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various
Delisle was undoubtedly the most learned man in Europe with regard to the middle ages; and his knowledge of diplomatics, palaeography and printing was profound.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various
The flowers and insects will give me that relaxation, with God's will, after my long researches in philology and diplomatics.
From The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard by France, Anatole
Only the surprise of it, his own dumb unreadiness, his unwonted lack of ingenuity and diplomatics had almost lost her to him.
From Nobody by Jacobs, W. L.
Well," said Ike slowly, "that there's a purty particular bit of diplomatics, and I aint used to it.
From The Prospector by Connor, Ralph
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