1. (a.) Tactful in negotiation; engaged in diplomacy; as diplomatic representatives\.

2. (n.) A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a diplomatist.

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

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