- statesmanship
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Statesmanship — States man*ship, n. The qualifications, duties, or employments of a statesman. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
statesmanship — index discretion (quality of being discreet), government (administration), politics Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
statesmanship — [stāts′mənship΄] n. [see SHIP] the ability, character, or methods of a statesman; skill and vision in managing public affairs … English World dictionary
statesmanship — statesman states‧man [ˈsteɪtsmən] noun statesmen PLURALFORM [ mən] [countable] a political or government leader, especially one who is respected as being wise, honourable, and fair: • He had an impressive record as a military man and a statesman … Financial and business terms
statesmanship — n. to practice statesmanship * * * [ steɪtsmənʃɪp] to practice statesmanship … Combinatory dictionary
statesmanship — [[t]ste͟ɪtsmənʃɪp[/t]] N UNCOUNT Statesmanship is the skill and activities of a statesman. He praised the two leaders warmly for their statesmanship … English dictionary
statesmanship — statesman (or stateswoman) ► NOUN ▪ a skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure. DERIVATIVES statesmanlike adjective statesmanship noun … English terms dictionary
statesmanship — noun see statesman … New Collegiate Dictionary
statesmanship — /stayts meuhn ship /, n. the ability, qualifications, or practice of a statesman; wisdom and skill in the management of public affairs. [1755 65; STATESMAN + SHIP] * * * … Universalium
statesmanship — noun The craft or skill of being a statesman, of leading a government well … Wiktionary
statesmanship — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. statecraft, diplomacy, legislation; see tact … English dictionary for students
