neutrality
noun
neu·tral·i·ty
nü-ˈtra-lə-tē 
nyü-
: the quality or state of being neutral
especially
: refusal to take part in a war between other powers
The country adopted an official policy of neutrality.
Examples of neutrality in a Sentence
The country adopted an official policy of neutrality.
The newspaper is known for its political neutrality.
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And in any peace talks, a mediator tries to create the impression of neutrality.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
In the book, Long Soldier adopted and then upended the affected neutrality official statements like treaties, executive orders, and resolutions.
—Melissa Ragain, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
The country seeks to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Other approaches to neutrality would not work, either.
—Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
In the book, Long Soldier adopted and then upended the affected neutrality official statements like treaties, executive orders, and resolutions.
—Melissa Ragain, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
The country seeks to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Other approaches to neutrality would not work, either.
—Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Neutrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutrality. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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neutrality
noun
neu·tral·i·ty
n(y)ü-ˈtral-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being neutral especially in time of war
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