Comity is one of those rare words that has retained its original meaning through the ages. The Latin adjective cōmis, "courteous, friendly," developed into the noun cōmitātem, meaning "courtesy or friendliness" and ultimately into English comity in the 16th century.
How do you use comity in a sentence?
Comity in a Sentence ?
- Comity is hard to find in the office since all of the bankers seem to value cutthroat actions over respect.
- Committing herself to comity, the politician refused to be anything but courteous toward the other candidates.
What is the meaning of comity in English?
mutual courtesy; civility. Also called comity of nations. courtesy between nations, as in respect shown by one country for the laws, judicial decisions, and institutions of another.
