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comity of nations - 3 dictionary results

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
comity of nations  
n.  
  1. Courteous recognition accorded by one nation to the laws and institutions of another.
  2. The nations observing international comity. Also called 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
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