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comity

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun comity has 1 sense
  1. comity - a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility and respect
    --1 is a kind of
    harmony, concord, concordance
    --1 has particulars: comity of nations

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Comity

Definition:

Comity refers to a state or atmosphere of mutual respect, cooperation, and courtesy among individuals, groups, or nations.

Senses:

Noun:

  1. The courtesy or civility displayed by individuals or groups towards one another.
  2. Mutual recognition of the laws, policies, and customs of other nations, typically without interfering in their internal affairs.

Related adjective:

Commodious

Sample Sentences:

  • 1. Despite the heated debate, the members of the committee conducted their discussions with remarkable comity.
  • 2. In the spirit of international comity, the countries agreed to resolve the dispute through diplomatic channels.
  • 3. The comity among the neighbors was evident as they came together to organize a street clean-up campaign.

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