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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Amity \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.
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To live on terms of amity with vice. --Cowper.
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Syn: Harmony; friendliness; friendship; affection; good will;
peace.
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