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com·i·ty 
[kom-i-tee] Pronunciation Key
[kom-i-tee] Pronunciation Key –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. |
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| comity of nations
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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| comity of nations | |
noun | |
| courteous respect by one nation for the laws and institutions of another |
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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law - Cite This Source - Share This
Main Entry: comity of na·tions
Pronunciation: -'nA-sh&nz
1 : the courtesy and friendship of nations marked esp. by mutual recognition of executive, legislative, and judicial acts
2 : the group of nations practicing international comity
Main Entry: comity of na·tions
Pronunciation: -'nA-sh&nz
1 : the courtesy and friendship of nations marked esp. by mutual recognition of executive, legislative, and judicial acts
2 : the group of nations practicing international comity
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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