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neutrality

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neu·tral·i·ty  (n-trl-t, ny-)
n.
The state or policy of being neutral, especially nonparticipation in war.

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: War
the 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: Conflict
In 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
Noun1.neutralityneutrality - nonparticipation in a dispute or war
non-engagement, non-involvement, nonparticipation - withdrawing from the activities of a group
2.neutrality - tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement
tolerance - willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others
3.neutrality - pH value of 7
pH, pH scale - (from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter; provides a measure on a scale from 0 to 14 of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution (where 7 is neutral and greater than 7 is more basic and less than 7 is more acidic);

neutrality
noun impartiality, detachment, noninterference, disinterestedness, nonpartisanship, noninvolvement, nonalignment, noninterventionism He had a reputation for political neutrality and impartiality.
Translations
neutrality [njuːˈtrælɪtɪ] Nneutralidad f
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
nNeutralität f
neutrality [njuːˈtrælɪtɪ] nneutralità
neutrality [njuːˈtrælɪtɪ] nneutralità


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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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