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/ˈkɒmɪti/
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ˈkɒmɪti
Noun
Courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others; social harmony.
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There, I saw not only flare-ups of ethnic animosity, but the comity that was also possible among men of different backgrounds.
The app [OpenAI's Sora] will further erode truth, and comity.
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Comity and conciliation are a slog. They’re for suckers. Contempt is victors’ ready, heady prerogative.
Friendly understanding and mutual recognition between two entities, especially nations.
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Democrats took control of the House and Senate after 12 years of nearly unbroken Republican rule, with resolute calls for bipartisan comity and a pledge to move quickly on an agenda of health care, homeland security, education and energy proposals.
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a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility and respect
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