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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Residency decisions are increasingly informed by assessments of neutrality, institutional robustness and rule-of-law strength.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Most critics avoided taking a definitive stance on the RIFL Act itself, with some expressing neutrality in the debate.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Carr’s action restores competitive neutrality by allowing Verizon to follow the Consumer Code for Wireless Service, the voluntary industry standard adopted in 2013 that governs unlocking transparency, timing and military protections.
—Roslyn Layton, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Most remarkably, the deal includes a neutrality agreement that allows workers to freely form unions without retaliation—something that’s never been done before in tech.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Most critics avoided taking a definitive stance on the RIFL Act itself, with some expressing neutrality in the debate.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Carr’s action restores competitive neutrality by allowing Verizon to follow the Consumer Code for Wireless Service, the voluntary industry standard adopted in 2013 that governs unlocking transparency, timing and military protections.
—Roslyn Layton, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Most remarkably, the deal includes a neutrality agreement that allows workers to freely form unions without retaliation—something that’s never been done before in tech.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Neutrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutrality. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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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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