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Nagot Gick Fel said:
Someone should define (with surgical precision) the terms NAP, escape clause, etc. in a 'Diplomacy in Dominions' article, so we could refer to it without having to repeat the tedious stuff everytime we try to achieve a deal with another nation. 
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Hmm, let's see.
* Standard time measure (known as Nagot time based on the tale of the general who had expected reinforcements to arrive one turn earlier because of a different conception of time; his Last word when he realised his mistake was "Nagot". Modern historians believe he timed his Last words a bit too late, and failed to finish the famous phrase). The standard time measure is based on the viewpoint of the receiver, and all times are based upon this view. For example, a message sent on turn 39 and scheduled to reach the target by turn 40 will belong to turn 40 in the STM system. Likewise, an offensive launched on turn 51 will effectively happen on turn 52 STM. For all other purposes, the standard time is equivalent to the variable time.
* Variable time system. In this system, time is perceived through the viewpoint of the sender. A message sent on turn 39 will take place on turn 39 VMT. A rough conVersion between standard and variable time can be done with the following formula: VTS+1=STM. Note that all times must be given in the same reference medium to avoid creating further confusion; as such, if a message sent on turn 39 standard time warns of an offensive by turn 42, turn 42 will have to be standard time as well.
* Non-Aggression Pact. This treaty means two nations have agreed not to attack each other during its duration (see above for an explanation of the various time systems). None of the involved parties may attack the other, either through mundane or magical means. Likewise, it is forbidden to launch offensives against both the provinces and the armies of the other nation. If a player fears the other nation might attack her army by mistake, it is advised to explicitely tell the other party about moves in provinces belonging to a third party.
* Non-Interference Pact. This treaty encompasses all the provisions of the above, and also prevents the two involved parties from disclosing information with other nations. For all purposes, the two nations are prohibited from meddling in each other's business, and information leak would be regarded as a breach of this treaty.
* Trade Alliance. Under this treaty, the two involved parties agree to gather their economical strength against other nations. As such, the trade allies are to share all information regarding trades with other nations, and any trade can only take place if both nations will it. For example, if Marignon and Man have a trade alliance, they both need to agree to selling weapons of magical destruction to Ermor. This treaty is mostly useful to enforce a trade blockade on another nation.
This was a standard guide for apprentice diplomats within the Celestial Empire. For graduate students, please consult the twenty-seven tomes about "Diplomacy, Furthering the Cause of the Celestial City, and Splitting Hairs".
Did you have something like this in mind Nagot, or was I digressing once more?