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.
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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The team envisions this work accelerating the transition from laboratory prototypes to large-scale production, aligning closely with the nation’s carbon peaking and neutrality targets.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2025
Working toward peaking carbon dioxide emissions and achieving carbon neutrality is our solemn commitment to the international community.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
On the surface, Riyadh maintains neutrality, calling for a Sudanese solution to the conflict and co-sponsoring mediation efforts with the US.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
To do so appears a clear violation of the duty of political neutrality imposed on any FIFA official by Article 15 of its Code of Ethics.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2025
Working toward peaking carbon dioxide emissions and achieving carbon neutrality is our solemn commitment to the international community.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
On the surface, Riyadh maintains neutrality, calling for a Sudanese solution to the conflict and co-sponsoring mediation efforts with the US.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
To do so appears a clear violation of the duty of political neutrality imposed on any FIFA official by Article 15 of its Code of Ethics.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Neutrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutrality. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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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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