1796, from French diplomatie, formed from diplomate "diplomat" (on model of aristocratie from aristocrate), from Latin adjective diplomaticos, from diploma (genitive diplomatis) "offici [..]

art and science of maintaining peaceful relationships between nations, groups, or individuals. Read more in the NG Education Encyclopedia

negotiation between nations delicacy: subtly skillful handling of a situation statesmanship: wisdom in the management of public affairs (diplomatic) relating to or characteristic of diplomacy; &am [..]

skill in securing advantages

n. Tact, shrewdness, or skill in conducting any kind of negotiations or in social matters.

Diplomacy refers to formal and informal communications between nations and their governments. The aims of diplomacy are to forge good relations, advance trade interests and resolve disputes and disagr [..]

A system of formal, regularized communication that allows states to peacefully conduct their business with each other.

The art and science of conducting negotiations between nations.

The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations for the purpose of resolving differences, regulating commerce, making alliances, etc.

(n) negotiation between nations(n) subtly skillful handling of a situation(n) wisdom in the management of public affairs

Skill and tact in dealing with people.

The art and practice of conducting international relations by negotiating alliances, treaties, agreements etc., bilaterally or multilaterally, between states and sometimes international organisms, o [..]

The process of negotiating between different countries.