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Definition of neutrality
: 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.
Recent Examples of neutrality from the Web
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The incident led many to argue that the neutrality of the Justice Department was under attack.
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The Trump administration and its allies are firing back at the torrent of leaks surrounding Mueller’s Russia probe, suggesting the anonymous sources tied to these reports cannot be trusted – while calling into question the Mueller team’s neutrality.
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Minitel merged state intervention (build and maintain the marketplace) with market-neutrality (anyone can sell legal products and services).
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It was inserted into the Constitution as a way to prevent sitting leaders from accepting foreign gifts or payments, in order to ensure complete neutrality from outside influence and to prevent even the appearance of corruption.
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That helps them preserve their neutrality in the case and ask open-ended questions that facilitate dialogue.
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Sweden and Finland, Russian neighbors that once professed neutrality, are considering the once unthinkable prospect of joining NATO.
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First Known Use of neutrality
15th century
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NEUTRALITY Defined for English Language Learners
neutrality
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: the quality or state of not supporting either side in an argument, fight, war, etc. : the quality or state of being neutral
NEUTRALITY Defined for Kids
neutrality
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: the quality or state of not favoring one side or the other
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