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com⋅i⋅ty

[kom-i-tee]
–noun, plural -ties.
1. mutual courtesy; civility.
2. Also called comity of nations. courtesy between nations, as in respect shown by one country for the laws, judicial decisions, and institutions of another.

Origin:
1535–45; < L cōmitās, equiv. to cōm(is) affable + -itās -ity
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com·i·ty   (kŏm'ĭ-tē)   
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.


[Latin cōmitās, from cōmis, friendly; see smei- in Indo-European roots.]
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Main Entry: co·mi·ty
Pronunciation: 'kä-m&-tE, 'kO-
Function: noun
1 : COMITY OF NATIONS
2 : the informal and voluntary recognition by courts of one jurisdiction of the laws and judicial decisions of another called also judicial comity —compare CHOICE OF LAW, FEDERALISM, FULL FAITH AND CREDIT
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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