- diplomatics
- The science of deciphering ancient documents or that of passing upon their genuineness.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
diplomatics
Look at other dictionaries:
Diplomatics — Dip lo*mat ics, n. The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Diplomatics — For the practice of conducting negotiations between groups or states, see Diplomacy. Diplomatics (in American English, and in most anglophone countries), or Diplomatic (in British English), is the study that revolves around documentation. It is a … Wikipedia
diplomatics — /dip leuh mat iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) the science of deciphering old official documents, as charters, and of determining their authenticity, age, or the like. [1785 95; see DIPLOMATIC, ICS] * * * ▪ study of documents Introduction… … Universalium
diplomatics — noun see diplomatic II, 2 * * * /dip leuh mat iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) the science of deciphering old official documents, as charters, and of determining their authenticity, age, or the like. [1785 95; see DIPLOMATIC, ICS] * * *… … Useful english dictionary
Diplomatics, Papal — • The word diplomatics denotes in English the science of ancient official documents, more especially of those emanating from the chanceries of popes, kings, emperors, and other authorities possessing a recognized jurisdiction Catholic… … Catholic encyclopedia
diplomatics — noun The science of authenticating, dating, and interpreting old official documents. Syn: forensic paleography See Also: diploma … Wiktionary
diplomatics — science of deciphering ancient writings and texts Sciences and Studies … Phrontistery dictionary
diplomatics — dip·lo·mat·ics || ‚dɪplÉ™ mætɪks n. science of archiving and deciphering of old official documents and texts … English contemporary dictionary
diplomatics — dip·lo·mat·ics … English syllables
diplomatics — /dɪpləˈmætɪks/ (say dipluh matiks) noun the phase of palaeography devoted to ancient documents …
diplomatics — The science of diplomas, or of ancient writings and documents. The art of judging of ancient charters, public documents, diplomas, etc., and discriminating the true from the false … Black's law dictionary
