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comity

noun / KOM-i-tee / Hard
Meaning

Mutual courtesy and respect between nations or institutions, especially the recognition of one another's laws and usages.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin 'comitas' (courtesy, friendliness), from 'comis' (courteous).

Synonyms
courtesy civility amity accord
Antonyms
hostility discord enmity friction
Example Sentence
"The principle of comity of nations requires that a domestic court give due weight to the sovereign acts of a foreign State."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Valuable in GS Paper 2 answers on international relations and constitutional principles like the comity between Union and States or between the judiciary and legislature. Use 'comity of nations' when writing on diplomatic reciprocity, extradition, and recognition of foreign judgments.

Relevant Subjects
International Relations
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