comity
11comity — noun (plural ties) Etymology: Latin comitat , comitas, from comis courteous, probably from Old Latin cosmis, from com + smis (akin to Sanskrit smayate he smiles) more at smile Date: 1543 1. a …
12comity — noun /ˈkɒmɪti/ a) Courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others; social harmony. There, I saw not only flare ups of ethnic animosity, but the comity that was also possible among men of different backgrounds. b) Friendly understanding and… …
13comity — /kom i tee/, n., pl. comities. 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. [1535 45; < L comitas,… …
14comity — [ kɒmɪti] noun (plural comities) formal 1》 an association of nations for their mutual benefit. ↘(also comity of nations) the mutual recognition by nations of the laws and customs of others. 2》 courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others …
15comity — n. civility; friendliness. ♦ comity of nations, n. respect for other countries laws and customs …
16comity — n. (pl. ies) 1 courtesy, civility; considerate behaviour towards others. 2 a an association of nations etc. for mutual benefit. b (in full comity of nations) the mutual recognition by nations of the laws and customs of others. Etymology: L… …
17comity of nations — comity of na·tions / nā shənz/ 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.… …
18Comity of nations — Comity Com i*ty, n.; pl. {Comities}. [L. comitas, fr. comis courteous, kind.] Mildness and suavity of manners; courtesy between equals; friendly civility; as, comity of manners; the comity of States. [1913 Webster] {Comity of nations}… …
19comity of nations — n. 1. the courtesy and respect of peaceful nations for each other s laws and institutions 2. loosely the nations showing such courtesy and respect * * * …
20comity clause — >> privileges and immunities. Webster s New World Law Dictionary. Susan Ellis Wild. 2000 …
