Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows. Germany offers diplomatic protections to its citizens when they are traveling in foreign countries. The word underlined in the sentence above can best be defined as using __________.

Diplomatic protections involve handling matters between countries through communication, negotiation, and tact rather than threats or military force. Sensitivity in dealing with issues involving German citizens and other countries best describes this approach. The Human Rights Act of 1998 is not the definition of diplomacy.

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