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statesmanship

 [steyts-muhn-ship]  

states·man·ship

   [steyts-muhn-ship]
noun
the ability, qualifications, or practice of a statesman; wisdom and skill in the management of public affairs.
Origin:
1755–65; statesman + -ship
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statesman (ˈsteɪtsmən)
 
—n , pl -men
1.  a political leader whose wisdom, integrity, etc, win great respect
2.  a person active and influential in the formulation of high government policy, such as a cabinet member
3.  a politician
 
'statesman-like
 
—adj
 
'statesmanly
 
—adj
 
'statesmanship
 
—n
 
'stateswoman
 
—fem n

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