Answer:

demarche

AnswerCrossword Clue
DEMARCHEDiplomatic protest
DEMARCHECourse of action in diplomacy.
DEMARCHEStep involving change of policy in diplomacy: French.
DEMARCHEManeuver
DEMARCHEAppeal from a diplomat
DEMARCHEWinning word in the 2000 National Spelling Bee