neutrality

  1. Noun.  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.
  2. Noun.  (obsolete) Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad. -- John Donne.
  3. Noun.  (chemistry) : The quality or state of being neutral.
  4. Noun.  (international law) The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers.
  5. Noun.  Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states.

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