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neutrality [njuːˈtrælɪtɪ] n 1. the state or character of being neutral, esp in a dispute, contest, etc. 2. (Chemistry) the condition of being chemically or electrically neutral neutrality the state or position of being impartial or not allied with or committed to either party or viewpoint in a conflict, especially a war or armed conflict, — neutral, adj. See also: Warthe state or position of being impartial or not allied with or committed to any party or viewpoint in a conflict, especially a war or armed conflict, — neutral, n., adj. See also: ConflictIn international law, the attitude of impartiality during periods of war adopted by third states toward a belligerent and subsequently recognized by the belligerent, which creates rights and duties between the impartial states and the belligerent. In a United Nations enforcement action, the rules of neutrality apply to impartial members of the United Nations except so far as they are excluded by the obligation of such members under the United Nations Charter. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
neutrality noun impartiality, detachment, noninterference, disinterestedness, nonpartisanship, noninvolvement, nonalignment, noninterventionism He had a reputation for political neutrality and impartiality. Translations neutrality [njuːˈtrælɪti] n [country, organization] → neutralité f He was not a pacifist but an advocate of armed neutrality → Ce n'était pas un pacifiste mais un chantre de la neutralité armée. political neutrality → neutralité politique neutrality n → Neutralität f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Shall we secure - answer me frankly - the neutrality of Spain, if we undertake anything against the United Provinces? Would there be no danger of their being flattered into neutrality by its specious promises, or seduced by a too great fondness for peace to decline hazarding their tranquillity and present safety for the sake of neighbors, of whom perhaps they have been jealous, and whose importance they are content to see diminished? Thus it will always happen that he who is not your friend will demand your neutrality, whilst he who is your friend will entreat you to declare yourself with arms. |
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