Definitions for: Amity

[n] a cordial disposition
[n] a state of friendship and cordiality

Webster (1913) Definition: Am"i*ty, n.; pl. Amities. [F. amiti['e], OF.
amisti['e], amist['e], fr. an assumed LL. amisitas, fr. L.
amicus friendly, from amare to love. See Amiable.]
Friendship, in a general sense, between individuals,
societies, or nations; friendly relations; good
understanding; as, a treaty of amity and commerce; the amity
of the Whigs and Tories.

To live on terms of amity with vice. --Cowper.

Syn: Harmony; friendliness; friendship; affection; good will;
peace.

Synonyms: cordiality

See Also: friendliness, peace, peaceableness, peacefulness

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