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Webster 1913 Edition
Neutrality
Neu-tral′i-ty
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
neutralité
.] 1.
The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side; indifference.
Men who possess a state of
neutrality
in times of public danger, desert the interest of their fellow subjects. Addison.
2.
Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad.
[Obs.]
Donne.
4.
(International Law)
The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers.
5.
Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states.
Armed neutrality
, the condition of a neutral power, in time of war, which holds itself ready to resist by force any aggression of either belligerent.
Webster 1828 Edition
Neutrality
NEUTRALITY
,Noun.
1.
The state of being unengaged in disputes or contests between others; the state of taking no part on either side. States often arm to maintain their neutrality.2.
A state of indifference in feeling or principle.3.
Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor evil. [Little used.]4.
A combination of neutral powers or states; as the armed neutrality.Definition 2024
neutrality
neutrality
English
Noun
neutrality (usually uncountable, plural neutralities)
- The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side; indifference.
- "Men who possess a state of neutrality in times of public danger, desert the interest of their fellow subjects." -Addison.
- (obsolete) Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad.
- (Can we find and add a quotation of John Donne to this entry?)
- (chemistry): The quality or state of being neutral.
- (international law) The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers.
- Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states.
Translations
state of being neutral; taking no part on either side
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indifference in quality
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chemistry: quality or state of being neutral
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international law: condition of a nation or government
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those who are neutral
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See also
- net neutrality
- network neutrality
- internet neutrality
- NN