comity of nations
noun phrase
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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“Comity of nations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comity%20of%20nations. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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