neutrality

n. [ Cf. F. neutralité. ] 1. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

Men who possess a state of neutrality in times of public danger, desert the interest of their fellow subjects. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad. [ Obs. ] Donne. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Chem.) The quality or state of being neutral. See Neutral, a., 4. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (International Law) The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]