comity
/ˈkɒmɪtɪ/noun
(pl. -ies)
1
- an association of nations for their mutual benefit国家联盟。
1.1
- (亦作comity of nations)[mass noun] the mutual recognition by nations of the laws and customs of others国际礼让(国家间对于彼此法律和风俗的相互尊重)。
2
- mass noun courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others礼让, 礼貌。
词源
mid 16th cent. (in sense 2): from Latin comitas, from comis 'courteous'.