After noon, in the afternoon.

(archaic) Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.

(archaic) A politician.

Alternative spelling of politick

simple past tense and past participle of pock

pockmarked

(forensics) Very close; not touching but not more than a few metres (yards).

In a direct manner, without hesitation.

Alternative spelling of candlepower

A government's policy relating to relations with other nations and international organisations. / Used retrospectively, the sum of a leader or government's dealings and relations with other nations.