Comity of Nations
/ˈkɒmətɪ əv ˈneɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) The principle that political entities will mutually recognize each other's legislative, executive, and judicial acts out of respect and convenience, rather than obligation.
The court applied the doctrine of comity of nations to enforce the foreign judgment.
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Commentary
Comity of nations involves discretionary recognition of foreign legal acts, distinct from strict legal obligation; often invoked in cross-border cases to respect sovereignty and maintain international harmony.
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