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diplomatic

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  1. suave                 
 
dip.lo.mat.ic \.dip-l*-'mat-ik\ \-i-k(*-)le-\ aj [in sense 1, fr. NL 
   diplomaticus, fr. L diplomat-, diploma; i]n other senses, fr. F 
   diplomatique connected with documents regulating international relations, 
   fr. NL diplomaticus 1a: PALEOGRAPHIC  1b: exactly reproducing the original 
   {a ~ edition}  2a: concerned with or skilled in international relations  
   2b: of or relating to those conducting international relations {~  
   immunity} 3: employing tact and conciliation  - dip.lo.mat.i.cal.ly av