the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ad. According to the rules of diplomacy; in the manner of a diplomatist; artfully.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
According to the rules or art of diplomacy.
Artfully; with or by good management. With reference to diplomatics; from the point of view of diplomatics.
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ad. with diplomacy; in a diplomatic manner
Word Usage
"And when we see evil, I know it may hurt some people's feelings, it may not be what they call diplomatically correct, but I'm calling evil for what it is."