Antonyms for comity

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kom-i-tee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒm ɪ ti

Definition of comity

Origin : early 15c., "association," from French comité, from Latin comitas "courtesy, friendliness, kindness, affability," from comis "courteous, friendly, kind," of uncertain origin. Meaning "courtesy" in English is from 1540s. Phrase comity of nations attested from 1862: "The obligation recognized by civilized nations to respect each other's laws and usages as far as their separate interests allow."

As in benevolence : noun charity
As in good will : noun kindliness
As in civility : noun niceness
As in politeness : noun courtesy
As in genialness : noun amiability
As in genteelness : noun courtesy
As in kindliness : noun benevolence
As in mannerliness : noun courtesy
As in pleasantness : noun amiability
As in politesse : noun courtesy
As in sociability : noun amiability
As in sociableness : noun amiability
As in concord : noun unity, harmony
As in courtesy : noun good manners
As in amity : noun friendship
As in friendliness : noun companionability
As in friendship : noun companionship
As in good will/goodwill : noun kindliness

Example sentences :

Comity has a toll-gate at which you must pay, or you may not enter the land of Freedom.
Extract from : « Strictly Business » by O. Henry

The Indian raised his hand, and oscillated it as a signal of comity.
Extract from : « The Young Ranchers » by Edward S. Ellis

Of this law, probably, comity of nations is the chief component.
Extract from : « The Arena » by Various

She had forced her way into the comity of the great nations.
Extract from : « The World's Progress, Vol. I (of X) » by Various

Nor can you urge this recognition on any principle of Comity of Nations.
Extract from : « Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume X (of 20) » by Charles Sumner

No more expressive sign of comity could have been given than this simple act.
Extract from : « The Lost Trail » by Edward S. Ellis

It is the simple abnegation of justice in the comity of nations.
Extract from : « British Quarterly Review, American Edition, Vol. LIII » by Various

An invitation, the Comity was sure, which the Tr'en would not accept.
Extract from : « Lost in Translation » by Larry M. Harris

Fugitives were demanded as an act of comity, and sometimes their delivery was refused.
Extract from : « Fugitive Slaves » by Marion Gleason McDougall

The recognition is purely from comity, and not from any absolute or paramount obligation.
Extract from : « Report of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, and the Opinions of the Judges Thereof, in the Case of Dred Scott versus John F.A. Sandford » by Benjamin C. Howard

Synonyms for comity

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