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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

/ ˌdɪpləˈmætɪks /

noun

  1. the critical study of historical documents
  2. a less common word for diplomacy
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Word History and Origins

Origin of diplomatics1

First recorded in 1785–95; diplomatic, -ics
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Example Sentences

It’s not the first time that European diplomatics in India have made themselves useful on the Kashmir front.

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.

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

Diplō′matist, Dip′lōmat, 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.

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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