comity - KOM-it-ee - considerate behavior toward others; comity of nations is an association of nations for mutual benefit
Example: "It is a comity of nations that have assembled in Copenhagen to discuss global changes."
As a starter: and as a former teacher in English, I hope to add to reader's vocabulary by presenting a word a day in simple terms that anyone can understand - from current use in publications, radio,TV, etc. Remember: use a new word three times in a day and it's yours forever!