comity

com·i·ty  (km-t)

n. pl. com·i·ties

1. An atmosphere of social harmony.

2. See comity of nations.

3. The principle by which the courts of one jurisdiction may accede or give effect to the laws or decisions of another.

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[Latin cmits, from cmis, friendly; see smei- in Indo-European roots.]

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comity [ˈkɒmɪtɪ]

n pl -ties

1. mutual civility; courtesy

2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) short for comity of nations

3. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) the policy whereby one religious denomination refrains from proselytizing the members of another

[from Latin cōmitās, from cōmis affable, obliging, of uncertain origin]

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comity

amity.

See also: Agreement, Relationship

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Noun

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comity - a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility and respect concordance, concord, harmony - a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole comity of nations - courteous respect by one nation for the laws and institutions of another