Comity of nations

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Rotter  #126010  Thu, 11 Aug 05 01:44 PM

India was not informed about Thursday's test because the agreement
did not cover guided missiles, a Pakistan military spokesman said.

There was no immediate reaction to the test from Delhi.

 

Mr Ahmed said the "milestone" launch had been a success, adding:
"The nation is proud of its team of scientists who have raised the country's
prestige in the comity of nations."

He said it was a gift from scientists to President Pervez Musharraf, 62 on Thursday.

Cruise missiles are usually low-flying guided missiles.


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The word comity means friendly. What is the meaning of comity of nations in the above?

  
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Mister Micawber  #126030  Thu, 11 Aug 05 02:33 PM

Quick definitions (comity of nations)
noun:   courteous respect by one nation for the laws and institutions of another


  
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MrPedantic  #126201  Thu, 11 Aug 05 11:17 PM

Merriam-Webster extends it slightly:

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

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