démarche

noun dé·marche \dā-ˈmärsh, di-ˈ, ˈdā-ˌ\

Definition of DÉMARCHE

a : a course of action : maneuver

b : a diplomatic or political initiative or maneuver

: a petition or protest presented through diplomatic channels

dé·marche or de·marche \dā-ˈmärsh, di-ˈ, ˈdā-ˌ\

French démarche, literally, gait, from Middle French, from demarcher to march, from Old French demarchier, from de- + marchier to march

First Known Use: 1658

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