A diplomatic step, move, or action taken by one government or representative toward another, often involving formal communication or negotiation.
From French 'démarche' (a step or move), derived from 'dé-' (from) plus 'marcher' (to walk or move), literally meaning 'a step forward.' It entered English diplomatic vocabulary in the 18th century as states needed terms for official moves.
A démarche is when one government makes an official move toward another—like presenting a formal protest or opening negotiations—and the term stayed French in English because it sounds more important and sophisticated than just saying 'a diplomatic move'!
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