diplomatic vs tactical

diplomatic

adj
  • Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments. 

  • describing a publication of a text which follows a single basic manuscript, but with variants in other manuscripts noted in the critical apparatus 

  • Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries. 

  • Relating to diplomatics, or the study of old texts; paleographic. 

noun
  • The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography. 

tactical

adj
  • of or relating to tactics 

  • of or relating to military operations that are smaller or more local than strategic ones 

  • adroit, skilful or ingenious 

  • having a military appearance, typically with accessories such as a bipod, adjustable stock, detachable magazine or black coloration 

noun
  • A combinator of proof tactics. 

  • A private war reenactment event involving mock battles or skirmishes. 

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