démarche
Americannoun
plural
démarches-
an action or gesture by a diplomat, especially a formal appeal, protest, or the like.
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a statement, protest, or the like presented to public officials by private citizens, interest groups, etc.
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a procedure or step; move; maneuver.
noun
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a move, step, or manoeuvre, esp in diplomatic affairs
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a representation or statement of views, complaints, etc, to a public authority
Etymology
Origin of démarche
Literally, “gait”
Example Sentences
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In fact, he berated an aide who suggested issuing a démarche to the Buenos Aires government.
From Slate • May 27, 2023
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told The Washington Post, which first reported the meeting, that Ambassador Qin Gang was brought in for a démarche, a form of protest through diplomatic means.
From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2022
Greece’s Foreign Ministry said it made a strong démarche to the Iranian ambassador in Athens over the “violent taking over of two Greek-flagged ships” in the Persian Gulf.
From Washington Post • May 27, 2022
Just before the summit, Ro Khanna and 14 other House Democrats sent Trump a letter encouraging his diplomatic démarche and his recognition that “incremental progress” is the only kind feasible.
From Salon • Jun. 26, 2018
Le télégramme du Ministre des Affaires Etrangères Français expédié avant-hier, au triple tarif, à onze heures du matin, et contenant l'ordre d'appuyer notre démarche, n'est parvenu à sa destination qu'à 6 heures.
From Why We Are at War (2nd Edition, revised) by University of Oxford. Faculty of Modern History
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