politic (a)

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type a
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def marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
examples it is neither polite nor politic to get into other people's quarrels
a politic decision
a politic manager
a politic old scoundrel
a shrewd and politic reply
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Also see diplomatic, diplomatical
Antonym politic → impolitic
Similar to expedient; sagacious
Incoming links
Also see diplomatic, diplomatical; expedient; wise
Similar to expedient; sagacious
Antonym impolitic → politic

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