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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The country adopted an official policy of neutrality.
The newspaper is known for its political neutrality.
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Ethics experts say that the controversies call into question Alito’s political neutrality and commitment to the rule of law.
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Rich Lowry, National Review, 20 May 2024
China – the world’s biggest emitter of heat-trapping gases, accounting for 35% of carbon emissions in 2023 – has committed to reaching its carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 May 2024
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Rich Lowry, National Review, 20 May 2024
China – the world’s biggest emitter of heat-trapping gases, accounting for 35% of carbon emissions in 2023 – has committed to reaching its carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 May 2024
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“Neutrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutrality. Accessed 28 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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