Noun

1. An association of nations (or other forces) for their mutual benefit; comity of nations
   • Houston Chronicle

     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.

2. The informal and voluntary recognition by a court of the laws and decisions of another
3. Courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others; social harmony.