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Statecraft
An uncountable noun for the skilful conduct of state affairs. It has no plural and takes no article in general use. Slightly literary, and common in political journalism.
Examples in context
Churchill is remembered for his wartime statecraft.
Churchill is remembered for his wartime statecraft.
Sanctions are a blunt instrument of statecraft.
Sanctions are a blunt instrument of statecraft.
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