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comity of nations

Noun

Meaning

courteous respect by one nation for the laws and institutions of another

Source: WordNet

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Examples

Before the civil war, Pottibakia was a normal member of the Comity of Nations. She erected tariff walls, broke treaties, persecuted minorities, obstructed at conferences unless she was convinced there was no danger of a satisfactory solution; then she strained every nerve in the cause of peace. E. M. Forster

“Be a good ambassador at your places of primary assignment and within your host communities so that the confidence reposed in your ability to turn the country to an enviable economy among the comity of nations would be achieved,” she said. Source: Internet

He also said that the re-election of a Nigerian in the poll reaffirmed the country’s position among comity of nations in peacekeeping and contribution towards international peace and security. Source: Internet

It is the wish of every Pakistani that Pakistan should find a respectable place in the comity of nations. Source: Internet

Still, as a leading member in the comity of nations, violent silencing of protesting youths cannot be an option for Nigeria.” Source: Internet

Since then, Modi has offered his hand of friendship to leaders of countries like Japan and China and has succeeded in changing the way India is looked at among the comity of nations. Source: Internet

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