comity of nations

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comity of nations

1. The act of giving effect to the laws, executive acts, or legal decisions of one nation by another in recognition of the two nations' mutual respect.

2. The nations observing international comity. Also called comity.

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comity of nations

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the friendly recognition accorded by one nation to the laws and usages of another

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

comity - a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility and respect

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The Japanese-Russian War took place in 1904, and the historians of the time gravely noted it down that that event marked the entrance of Japan into the comity of nations. What it really did mark was the awakening of China.

"What does China care for the comity of nations?" said Li Tang Fwung.

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ISLAMABAD -- Pak's foreign policy has witnessed remarkable vigour during the last one year, improving engagement with world and raising the country's profile in the comity of nations. According to a report, Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal while recounting the significant achievements on the foreign policy front during the first one year of PTI-led government said Naya Pakistan engaged the world with confidence and clarity with PM personally meeting several world leaders.

Pak's foreign policy witnessed remarkable vigour during last one year

At the diplomatic front, the government succeeded in restoring the dignity of Pakistan in the comity of nations.

Politics: (PTI Govt today completes first year in power)

While talking to APP here Friday, he highlighted the government efforts for bringing to limelight the core issue of Kashmir between India and Pakistan in the comity of nations. He said the PTI government raised the issue at all global fora, talked to heads of friendly states and the big countries and apprised them of gravity of the issue.

India facing moral defeat on Kashmir issue: MNA

While talking to reporter here Friday, he highlighted the government efforts for bringing to limelight the core issue of Kashmir between India and Pakistan in the comity of nations. He said the PTI government raised the issue at all global fora, talked to heads of friendly states and the big countries and apprised them of gravity of the issue.

India facing moral defeat on Kashmir issue: MNA

This day reinvigorates our spirit to make Pakistan stand out in the comity of nations as a dignified country.

Message from Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the occasion of Independence Day 14th August, 2019 - Press Note issued by Press Information Department

Therefore, we ought to follow his traits to make Pakistan great in the comity of nations. We should celebrate Independence Day in such a manner that everyone should know that there is a nation which is not only a nuclear power but united and educated.

Independence Day

FAISALABAD -- :Divisional Commissioner Mahmood Javed Bhatti Thursday said that establishing peace in the country was imperative for attaining a respectable status for the country in the comity of nations.

Establishing peace imperative to attain respectable status for country: Commissioner

Those who extended illogical and out-dated opposition to the bill taking refuge behind the wrong interpretation of religion due to the ignorance of modern jurisprudence have put the nation to shame and made Pakistan a laughing stock in the comity of nations.

House divided for the wrong reason

He said ours is a great nation and it is bound to carve out its name in the comity of nations. He said our youth should be proud of their strengths and unique values such as compassion.