Comity: meaning, definitions and examples

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comity

 

[ หˆkษ’mษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social harmony

Comity refers to mutual respect, friendship, and harmony between different groups, typically nations, governments, or different societies. It involves an acknowledgment and consideration of the rights and privileges of other entities. In legal terms, comity can also imply the respect that one jurisdiction gives to the laws and judicial decisions of another jurisdiction. This concept is essential in diplomatic relations and can be seen as an extension of courtesy on an international scale.

Synonyms

civilities, courtesy, friendship, harmony

Examples of usage

  • Countries often engage in comity to foster peace.
  • The comity between the two nations improved trade relations.
  • Comity is crucial for international law cooperation.

Translations

Translations of the word "comity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅŒเคนเคพเคฐเฅเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Komitรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ komitemen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผั–ั‚ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komitet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒŸใƒ†ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท komite

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„์›ํšŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุฌู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝbor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝbor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅง”ๅ‘˜ไผš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komiteta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nefnd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะธั‚ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒขแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komitษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comitรฉ

Etymology

The term 'comity' comes from the Latin word 'comitas', which means 'courtesy' or 'politeness'. 'Comitas' itself is derived from 'comis', meaning 'courteous, friendly, or kind'. The initial use of the term in English dates back to the early 17th century, where it was primarily associated with mutual respect among nations and diplomatic relations. Over time, the definition expanded to include broader concepts of social harmony and the respectful interaction between different cultures and societies. In legal discourse, the notion of comity also began to encompass the practice of courts recognizing and enforcing the laws and judgments of other jurisdictions. This multifaceted nature of usage reflects the evolution of societal relationships on both national and international levels.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,887, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.