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comity of nations

Definition of COMITY OF NATIONS

1
:  the courtesy and friendship of nations marked especially by mutual recognition of executive, legislative, and judicial acts
2
:  the group of nations practicing international comity
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First Known Use of COMITY OF NATIONS

1862

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