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noun, plural com·i·ties. mutual courtesy; civility.
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 of comity 1535–45; <Latin cōmitās, equivalent to cōm (is ) affable + -itās -ity
Words nearby comity “Coming Through the Rye”, COMINT, Comintern, comitative, comitia, comity , comity of nations, comix, coml., comm., comma
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Example sentences from the Web for comity Republicans have pushed every procedural edge as a minority, undermining the basic trust and comity of the institution.
John McCain to the Rescue as Senate Deal Breaks Nominee Logjam | Eleanor Clift| July 17, 2013| DAILY BEAST
Part of the reason for the comity in the wake of Sandy is that they have been co-captaining the same ship for quite a while now.
In Sandy’s Aftermath, Chris Christie, Andrew Cuomo Make Unlikely Team | David Freedlander| November 30, 2012| DAILY BEAST
After a bitter election season, bipartisanship and comity are in vogue.
Fiscal Cliff Hostage Situation Day 14: The Thelma & Louise Caucus | Daniel Gross| November 21, 2012| DAILY BEAST
While not an enormous policy step, it was a powerful symbol of civility and comity .
No Labels, a Nonpartisan Group, Unveils Its Plan to Fix Congress | Mark McKinnon| December 12, 2011| DAILY BEAST
Some legislation appears to be called for as well by our own interest as by comity to the adjoining British provinces.
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents | James D. Richardson
Thin a comity was sint around to th' newspaper offices to tell thim th' expedition was about to start.
Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War | Finley Peter Dunne
We come into the comity of nations, but that entirely on the occidental basis of civilisation.
A Fantasy of Far Japan | Baron Kencho Suyematsu
No more expressive sign of comity could have been given than this simple act.
The Lost Trail | Edward S. Ellis
But the comity of nations regards a public vessel as representing the sovereignty of the nation whose flag it bears.
The Oregon Territory | Travers Twiss
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British Dictionary definitions for comity noun plural -ties mutual civility; courtesy
short for comity of nations
the policy whereby one religious denomination refrains from proselytizing the members of another
Word Origin for comity C16: from Latin cōmitās, from cōmis affable, obliging, of uncertain origin
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