diplomatese /-ēzˈ/ noun (informal)

The jargon or obscure language used by diplomats

diplomatˈic adjective

1. Relating to diplomacy (also diplomatˈical)
2. Tactful and skilful in negotiation or in dealing with people (also diplomatˈical)
3. (of a document) copied exactly from an original

1. A minister at a foreign court
2. Diplomatics

diplomatˈically adverb

diplomatˈics singular noun

1. The science of deciphering ancient writings, such as charters, etc
2. Palaeography

diploˈmatist noun

A diplomat

diploˈmatize or diploˈmatise intransitive verb and transitive verb

To practise, or bring about by, diplomacy

diplomatolˈogy noun

The study or science of diplomatics, charters, decrees, etc

diplomatic bag or (US) pouch noun

1. A bag used for sending documents, etc to and from embassies, free of customs control
2. The contents of such a bag

diplomatic corps noun

The whole body of foreign diplomats resident in any capital

diplomatic immunity noun

Immunity from local laws and taxation enjoyed by diplomats abroad

diplomatic relations plural noun

Formal relations between states marked by the presence of diplomats in each other's country

diplomatic service noun

The government department that deals with diplomatic relations with other states