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Webster 1913 Edition

Diplomatics

Dipˊlo-mat′ics

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Noun.
The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.

Webster 1828 Edition

Diplomatics

DIPLOMATICS

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Noun.
The science of diplomas, or of ancient writings, literary and public documents, letters, decrees, charters, codicils, &c., which has for its object to decipher old writings, to ascertain their authenticity, their dat, signatures, &c.

Definition 2024

diplomatics

diplomatics

See also: diplomàtics

English

Noun

diplomatics ‎(plural diplomatics)

  1. The science of authenticating, dating, and interpreting old official documents.

Synonyms

  • forensic paleography

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Etymology

Probably from Italian or Ecclesiastical Latin diplomatica

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