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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While Cambodia is traditionally viewed as a close partner of China, Beijing's neutrality is also informed by its efforts to maintain and develop close relations with Thailand.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, administrator at the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), said the concentration of terminal operators in one area would be inconsistent with the canal’s neutrality.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025
Their own failure to stand up to Senator Joseph McCarthy’s demagoguery hardly recommended their version of artistic iconoclasm and political neutrality.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
The three suburban cities shifted their positions on the bill from opposition to neutrality following a meeting with Ashby and, according to Supervisor Pat Hume, hours-long text message negotiations, resulting in amendments to the bill which will be heard in committee Wednesday.
—Jack Rodriquez-Vars
july 15, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, administrator at the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), said the concentration of terminal operators in one area would be inconsistent with the canal’s neutrality.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025
Their own failure to stand up to Senator Joseph McCarthy’s demagoguery hardly recommended their version of artistic iconoclasm and political neutrality.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
The three suburban cities shifted their positions on the bill from opposition to neutrality following a meeting with Ashby and, according to Supervisor Pat Hume, hours-long text message negotiations, resulting in amendments to the bill which will be heard in committee Wednesday.
—Jack Rodriquez-Vars
july 15, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025
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“Neutrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutrality. Accessed 5 Aug. 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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