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comity

Syllabification: (com·i·ty)
Pronunciation: /ˈkämitē/

Definition of comity

noun (plural comities)

  • 1courtesy and considerate behavior toward others.
  • 2an association of nations for their mutual benefit.
  • (also comity of nations) the mutual recognition by nations of the laws and customs of others.

Origin:

mid 16th century (comity (sense 1)): from Latin comitas, from comis 'courteous'

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