Peaceful and friendly relations between people, groups, or nations; a state of friendship and goodwill.
From Old French 'amitié' derived from Latin 'amicitia,' where 'amicus' means 'friend.' The term entered Middle English and has remained a formal word for friendship, especially in diplomatic contexts.
Amity appears frequently in historical treaties and state documents—'Treaty of Amity and Commerce' became a standard diplomatic phrase because the word carries weight and formality that simple 'friendship' lacks.
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