NEUTRALITIES

Noun

neutralities

plural of neutrality

Source: Wiktionary


NEUTRALITY

Neu*tral"i*ty, n. Etym: [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. Men who possess a state of neutrality in times of public danger, desert the interest of their fellow subjects. Addison.

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

3. (Chem.)

Definition: The quality or state of being neutral. See Neutral, a., 4.

4. (International Law)

Definition: The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers.

5. Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states. 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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