Comity vs. Committee

Comity vs. Committee — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Comity and Committee

Comitynoun

and considerate behaviour towards others; social harmony.

Committeenoun

a body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols

Comitynoun

Friendly understanding and mutual recognition between two entities, especially nations.

Committeenoun

(archaic) a guardian; someone in charge of another person deemed to be unable to look after himself or herself.

Comitynoun

a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility and respect

Committeenoun

a special group delegated to consider some matter;

a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours
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Committeenoun

a self-constituted organization to promote something