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Zimmerman Note

Noun

1. A diplomatic communication sent during World War I by German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmerman to the Mexican government, proposing a military alliance in the event of war between the United States and Germany.

Sample Sentence: The Zimmerman Note, intercepted by British intelligence, played a crucial role in shaping public opinion in the United States against Germany.

Noun

2. A historical document that serves as evidence of Germany's attempts to manipulate foreign governments during World War I.

Sample Sentence: Scholars analyze the Zimmerman Note to gain insight into the strategies employed by Germany to disrupt international relations during the war.