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diplomatics

[ dip-luh-mat-iks ]

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the science of deciphering old official documents, as charters, and of determining their authenticity, age, or the like.


diplomatics

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noun

  1. the critical study of historical documents
  2. a less common word for diplomacy
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Origin of diplomatics1

First recorded in 1785–95; diplomatic, -ics
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It’s not the first time that European diplomatics in India have made themselves useful on the Kashmir front.

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Delisle was undoubtedly the most learned man in Europe with regard to the middle ages; and his knowledge of diplomatics, palaeography and printing was profound.

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Jacob Grimm lectured on legal antiquities, historical grammar, literary history, and diplomatics, explained Old German poems, and commented on the Germania of Tacitus.

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DiplÅ′matist, Dip′lÅmat, one skilled in diplomacy; Diplomatol′ogy, the study or science of diplomatics, charters, decrees, &c.—Diplomatic corps, or Corps diplomatique, the whole body of foreign diplomatists resident at any court.

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As above stated, the form of the deed is unusual and follows no precedent; many words are more suggestive of the classics than the customary usage of diplomatics in the 14th century.

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