What does "neutrality" mean?
Neutrality: Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad. [Obs.] Donne.
Additional senses
- 2.(Chem.) The quality or state of being neutral. See Neutral, a., 4.
- 3.(International Law) The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers.
- 4.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.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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