English Explanatory Dictionary

comity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others; social harmony.
  2. Friendly understanding and mutual recognition between two entities, especially nations.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒmɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-comity.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-comity.wav

Word forms

comity comities

Etymology

From Late Middle English comite (“association”), from Latin cōmitās.

Synonyms

frith

Derived words

incomity
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