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diplomatic

/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

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noun

Diplomatique, paléographie

The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.

Examples :

"The professor of ancient history specialized in diplomatic studies. "

Le professeur d'histoire ancienne s'est spécialisé en diplomatique.

history writing language

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adjective

Relatif aux relations entre les gouvernements des pays

Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.

Examples :

"Albania immediately severed diplomatic relations with Zimbabwe."

L'Albanie a immédiatement rompu ses relations diplomatiques avec le Zimbabwe.

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adjective

Diplomatique, courtois

Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.

Examples :

"Thoughtful corrections can be diplomatic as well as instructional."

Des corrections réfléchies peuvent être diplomatiques et instructives.

politics government communication attitude

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adjective

Décrivant une publication d'un texte qui suit un manuscrit de base unique, mais avec des variantes dans d'autres manuscrits notées dans l'appareil critique

Describing a publication of a text which follows a single basic manuscript, but with variants in other manuscripts noted in the critical apparatus

Examples :

"The professor's diplomatic edition of Shakespeare's play included the main text from the first folio, but also showed variations from other manuscripts in footnotes. "

L'édition diplomatique de la pièce de Shakespeare par le professeur comprenait le texte principal du premier folio, mais montrait également des variantes d'autres manuscrits en notes de bas de page.

literature writing language

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adjective

Diplomatique, paléographique

Relating to diplomatics, or the study of old texts; paleographic.

Examples :

"The professor's notes were diplomatic transcriptions of the ancient manuscript. "

Les notes du professeur étaient des transcriptions diplomatiques de l'ancien manuscrit.

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