"alternat" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From French. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|-}} French Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} alternat
  1. The custom, among diplomats, of rotation in precedence among representatives of equal rank, sometimes determined by lot and at other times in regular order. The practice obtains in the signing of treaties and conventions between nations. Translations (Translations): alternat [masculine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-alternat-en-noun-MPpDk91B Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Entries with translation boxes, Pages with 6 entries, Pages with entries, Terms with Polish translations, Pages with 6 entries Disambiguation of Pages with 6 entries: 20 26 2 1 16 31 2 1
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