Am'i-ty, n.

n. [Fr. amitié, O. Fr. amiste, amistied, amistiet, Pr. amistat, from Fr. ami, Pr. amic, nom. amics, Lat. amicus; the Fr. and Eng. are equiv. to Lat. amicitia, but not derived from it in a direct way. See AMICABLE.] Friendship, in a general sense, between individuals, societies, or nations; harmony; good understanding; as, a treaty of amity and commerce.

Its hostile amity can be obtained on no terms that do not imply an inability hereafter to resist its designs. Burke.

Synonyms—Harmony; kindness; affection; friendship; good will.