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Jackson6612 Posted 15 years ago
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Comity of nations

comity

1 a : friendly social atmosphere : social harmony group activities promoting comity b : a loose widespread community based on common social institutions the comity of civilization c : COMITY OF NATIONS d : the informal and voluntary recognition by courts of one jurisdiction of the laws and judicial decisions of another
2 : avoidance of proselytizing members of another religious denomination

comity of nations

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

[M-W's Col. Dic.]

1: What are these "common social institution"?

2: What are these "executive, legislative, and judicial acts"?

Would you please help me with the above queries? It would be nice of you. Thanks a lot.
  

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Hi, comity 1 a : friendly social atmosphere : social harmony group activities promoting comity b : a loose widespread community based on common social institutions the comity of civilization c : COMITY OF NATIONS d : the informal and voluntary recognition by courts of one jurisdiction of the laws and judicial decisions of another 2 : avoidance of proselytizing members of another religious denomination comity of nations 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 [M-W's Col. ] 1: What are these "common social institution"? eg free elections, a democratic government, independent and impartial courts and judge s, a free press.

  • Hi, comity 1 a : friendly social atmosphere : social harmony group activities promoting comity b : a loose widespread community based on common social institutions the comity of civilization c : COMITY OF NATIONS d : the informal and voluntary recognition by courts of one jurisdiction of the laws and judicial decisions of another 2 : avoidance of proselytizing members of another religious denomination comity of nations 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 [M-W's Col.
  • ] 1: What are these "common social institution"?
  • eg free elections, a democratic government, independent and impartial courts and judge s, a free press.
  • 2: What are these "executive, legislative, and judicial acts"?
  • It's just a reference to the actions that these institutions perform.
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Hi,

comity

1 a : friendly social atmosphere : social harmony group activities promoting comity b : a loose widespread community based on common social institutions the comity of civilization c : COMITY OF NATIONS d : the informal and voluntary reco
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Hi Clive Emotion: smile

Thanks a lot for the help.

Best wishes

Jackson

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