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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