{ ‖ } n. [ NL. diplopia, from Gr. &unr_; double + the root of &unr_; sight: cf. F. diplopie. ] (Med.) The act or state of seeing double. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ In crossed or heteronymous diplopia the image seen by the right eye is upon the left hand, and that seen by the left eye is upon the right hand. In homonymous diplopia the image seen by the right eye is on the right side, that by the left eye on the left side. In vertical diplopia one image stands above the other. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Diplomas [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to double, fr. diplo`os twofold. See Double. ] A letter or writing, usually under seal, conferring some privilege, honor, or power; a document bearing record of a degree conferred by a literary society or educational institution. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. diplomatie. This word, like supremacy, retains the accent of its original. See Diploma. ] 1. The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations (particularly in securing treaties), including the methods and forms usually employed. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Dexterity or skill in securing advantages; tact. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. The body of ministers or envoys resident at a court; the diplomatic body. [ R. ] Burke.

{ , n. [ F. diplomate. ] A diplomatist. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To invest with a title or privilege by diploma. [ R. ] Wood. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Diplomatic. [ R. ]

n. A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a diplomatist. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. [ Cf. diplomatique. ] 1. Pertaining to diplomacy; relating to the foreign ministers at a court, who are called the diplomatic body. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Characterized by tact and shrewdness; dexterous; artful; as, diplomatic management. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Pertaining to diplomatics; paleographic. Astle. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. According to the rules of diplomacy; in the manner of a diplomatist; artfully. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Diplomacy. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]