state·craft

state·craft
/ˈsteıtˌkræft, Brit ˈsteıtˌkrɑːft/ noun [noncount]
formal : the art or skill of conducting government affairs

The treaty was a triumph of statecraft. [=statesmanship]


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • state|craft — «STAYT KRAFT, KRAHFT», noun. 1. skill in the management of public or national affairs; statesmanship. 2. crafty statesmanship …   Useful english dictionary

  • state-craft — n. Statesmanship, state management, political subtlety …   New dictionary of synonyms

  • Craft, Texas — Craft   Unincorporated community   …   Wikipedia

  • Craft, California — Craft is a former settlement in Kern County, California.[1] It was located 7 miles (11 km) south of Ricardo.[1] A post office operated at Craft from 1909 to 1911.[1] References ^ a b …   Wikipedia

  • State College Area School District — We are the future! Type and location Type Public Country United States …   Wikipedia

  • State Secrets Privilege — The State Secrets Privilege is an evidentiary rule created by United States legal precedent. The court is asked to exclude evidence from a legal case based solely on an affidavit submitted by the government stating court proceedings might… …   Wikipedia

  • State Historical Society of Missouri — Ellis Library entrance to the State Historical Society of Missouri. The State Historical Society of Missouri, a private membership and state funded organization, is a comprehensive research facility located in Columbia, Missouri specializing in… …   Wikipedia

  • craft — 1. noun /kɹɑːft,kɹæft/ a) The skilled practice of a practical occupation. She represented the craft of brewers. b) Implements used in catching fish, such as net, line, or hook …   Wiktionary

  • Jason Craft — Infobox NFLactive name=Jason Craft currentteam=St. Louis Rams currentnumber=31 currentposition=Cornerback birthdate=birth date and age|1976|2|13 birthplace=Denver, Colorado heightft=5 heightin=10 weight=187 debutyear=1999 debutteam=Jacksonville… …   Wikipedia

  • List of South Carolina state symbols — The State of South Carolina has many official state symbols, holidays and designations and they have been selected to represent the history, resources, and possibilities of the state. The palmetto and crescent moon of the state flag is South… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”