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.
Synonyms
Examples of neutrality in a Sentence
The country adopted an official policy of neutrality.
The newspaper is known for its political neutrality.
Recent Examples on the Web
Another is the state’s seemingly countless efforts — both legislation and administrative decrees, scattered among a plethora of agencies – to reach the holy grail of carbon emission neutrality with little or no evaluation of their cost-effectiveness.
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Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
But the declaration of institutional neutrality has not subdued campus controversies.
—Stephanie Saul, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Ireland maintains a long-standing policy of military neutrality and is one of four European Union members that is not part of NATO.
—Marisa Bellack, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
This process will be a routine occurrence moving forward to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and neutrality for the organization.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2024
Franke previously agreed to testify against Hildebrandt in exchange for the county attorney's neutrality in future hearings with the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole.
—Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2024
Argentina is chosen given its isolation and neutrality.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
Johanna Geron/Reuters Sweden and Finland – Russian neighbors that long relied on neutrality as a strategy for coexistence with Moscow – have reacted to the invasion by choosing to join NATO.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Feb. 2024
Khan claimed his ouster was illegitimate and supported by the United States in retaliation for Khan’s neutrality regarding the Ukraine war.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 12 Feb. 2024
Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
But the declaration of institutional neutrality has not subdued campus controversies.
—Stephanie Saul, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Ireland maintains a long-standing policy of military neutrality and is one of four European Union members that is not part of NATO.
—Marisa Bellack, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
This process will be a routine occurrence moving forward to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and neutrality for the organization.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2024
Franke previously agreed to testify against Hildebrandt in exchange for the county attorney's neutrality in future hearings with the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole.
—Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2024
Argentina is chosen given its isolation and neutrality.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
Johanna Geron/Reuters Sweden and Finland – Russian neighbors that long relied on neutrality as a strategy for coexistence with Moscow – have reacted to the invasion by choosing to join NATO.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Feb. 2024
Khan claimed his ouster was illegitimate and supported by the United States in retaliation for Khan’s neutrality regarding the Ukraine war.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 12 Feb. 2024
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“Neutrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutrality. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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