WorldSeptember 1, 2026

comports

kum-PORTS

Definition

To accord, agree, or be in harmony with a specific standard, requirement, or set of conditions.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'comportare', meaning 'to bring together', which evolved through Old French to imply behaving or agreeing in a way that is consistent with something else.

In the news

The article uses the word to explain that for a U.S. court to recognize a foreign judgment, the foreign court’s exercise of jurisdiction must align with New York’s legal standards.

Recognizing Foreign Judgments: Of Personal Jurisdiction, Collateral Estoppel, and Judicial Discretion

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Transnational Litigation Blog

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