summitry

summitry
/sum"i tree/, n.
1. the act or practice of holding a summit meeting, esp. to conduct diplomatic negotiations.
2. the art or technique of conducting summit meetings.
3. summit meetings collectively.
[1955-60; SUMMIT + -RY]

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