neutrality

Definitions

1. 1.Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad. [Obs.] Donne.
2. 2.(Chem.) The quality or state of being neutral. See Neutral, a., 4.
3. 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. 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.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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Definition-first questions whose answer is neutrality.

• What is indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad. [Obs.] Donne called?
• What is the quality or state of being neutral. See Neutral, a., 4 called?
• What is the condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers called?