comity

noun
UK: /ˈkɒməti/
US: /ˈkɑːməti/

  1. Courteous and considerate behavior towards others; social harmony.

    1. The comity made the meeting productive.
    2. International comity ensures smooth diplomatic relations based on mutual respect.

  2. An association of people with a common purpose or goal; a cooperative community.

    1. The comity worked for local improvements.
    2. The academic comity debated the ethical implications of the new research findings.

  3. A legal principle by which courts of one jurisdiction will defer to the laws and judicial decisions of another jurisdiction.

    1. The court showed comity to the foreign law.
    2. Comity between nations helps resolve international disputes efficiently and fairly.

Synonyms

civility courtesy goodwill respect harmony accord

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "comity" in English means: Courteous and considerate behavior towards others; social harmony., An association of people with a common purpose or goal; a cooperative community., A legal principle by which courts of one jurisdiction will defer to the laws and judicial decisions of another jurisdiction..

The phonetic transcription of "comity" is /ˈkɒməti/ in British English and /ˈkɑːməti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "comity": civility, courtesy, goodwill, respect, harmony, accord.

Example usage of "comity": "The comity made the meeting productive.". More examples on the page.