comity

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)Courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others; social harmony.

   “There, I saw not only flare-ups of ethnic animosity, but the comity that was also possible among men of different backgrounds.”

   “The app [OpenAI's Sora] will further erode truth, and comity.”

   “Comity and conciliation are a slog. They’re for suckers. Contempt is victors’ ready, heady prerogative.”

2. (countable, uncountable)Friendly understanding and mutual recognition between two entities, especially nations.

   “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.”