démarche
Americannoun
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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
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
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
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
Greece’s Foreign Ministry said it made a strong démarche to the Iranian ambassador in Athens over the “violent taking over of two Greek-flagged ships” in the Persian Gulf.
From Washington Post ● May 27, 2022
"Yes—considering her character and her training it was a rather surprising démarche on her part, and bore convincing testimony to her agitation of mind."
From The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance by Malet, Lucas
“We’ve made démarches... on a regular basis,” Werner said.
From Fox News ● May 19, 2020
The State Department in recent days has sent démarches to embassies and consulates, according to people with knowledge of the diplomatic notes used to persuade and inform foreign governments.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 20, 2018
Chinese state media diligently broadcast Beijing’s diplomatic démarches, but commentaries also called for calm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2015
Mr. Herrick or Mr. Bliss has made démarches in the matter almost every day.
From The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone by Wood, Eric Fisher
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