n. The skills of being a statesman, of leading a country well.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The art of conducting state affairs; state management; statesmanship.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The art of conducting state affairs; state management; statesmanship.
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n. wisdom in the management of public affairs
Word Usage
"A realistic plan to prevent them from occurring is what people with experience in statecraft call 'strategy,' something Senator Obama has not offered yet."