Diplomatic \Dip`lo*mat"ic\, Diplomatical \Dip`lo*mat"ic*al\, a. [Cf. diplomatique.]

1. Pertaining to diplomacy; relating to the foreign ministers at a court, who are called the diplomatic body.

2. Characterized by tact and shrewdness; dexterous; artful; as, diplomatic management.

3. Pertaining to diplomatics; paleographic. --Astle.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Diplomatic \Dip`lo*mat"ic\, n. A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a diplomatist.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Diplomatic \Dip`lo*mat"ic\, n. The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)