Definition of "diplomacy" []

• The art or practice of conducting international relations, as in negotiating alliances, treaties, and agreements. (noun)
• Tact and skill in dealing with people. See Synonyms at tact. (noun)

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• "The term diplomacy applies to all of the following except:"
• "As you know, the great art in diplomacy is to find a compromise or, as they now speak of it, to find a formula."
• "It basically said the United States is engaged in what I call diplomacy by press release."