sum·mit·ry

[suhm-i-tree]
noun
1.
the act or practice of holding a summit meeting, especially to conduct diplomatic negotiations.
2.
the art or technique of conducting summit meetings.
3.
summit meetings collectively.

Origin:
1955–60; summit + -ry

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summitry (ˈsʌmɪtrɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
chiefly (US) the practice of conducting international negotiations by summit conferences

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