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.
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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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Today Boise leaders see their geothermal system as a key component to meeting the city's climate neutrality goals.
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Kirk Siegler, NPR, 8 May 2024
That neutrality, the university argues, allows for a robust, unencumbered exchange of ideas.
—Jeremy W. Peters Jamie Kelter Davis, New York Times, 6 May 2024
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Kirk Siegler, NPR, 8 May 2024
That neutrality, the university argues, allows for a robust, unencumbered exchange of ideas.
—Jeremy W. Peters Jamie Kelter Davis, New York Times, 6 May 2024
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“Neutrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutrality. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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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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