démarche
Americannoun
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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
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of démarche
Literally, “gait”
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In fact, he berated an aide who suggested issuing a démarche to the Buenos Aires government.
From Slate • May 27, 2023
When the Pentagon detected a Chinese spy balloon drifting over the United States this year, Ms. Sherman called in a Chinese diplomat to deliver a démarche.
From New York Times • May 12, 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
Sacr-r-ré raquettes! il me semble qu'ils se grossissent de plus en plus à chaque démarche.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 09, July, 1858 by Various
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