Politic
Definition of Politic
Pol`i`tic | a. | 1. | Of or pertaining to polity, or civil government; political; as, the body politic. See under Body. | | 2. | Pertaining to, or promoting, a policy, especially a national policy; well-devised; adapted to its end, whether right or wrong; - said of things; as, a politic treaty. | | 3. | Sagacious in promoting a policy; ingenious in devising and advancing a system of management; devoted to a scheme or system rather than to a principle; hence, in a good sense, wise; prudent; sagacious; and in a bad sense, artful; unscrupulous; cunning; - said of persons. | | n. | 1. | A politician. |
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