Category:Neutrality

Neu*tral"i*ty, n. Etym: [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.

3. (chem.)

Defn: the quality or state of being neutral. See neutral, a., 4.

4. (international law)

Defn: 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.