neutrality Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun nonparticipation in a dispute or war
  2. noun tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement
    disinterest.
  3. noun pH value of 7

WordNet


Neu*tral"i*ty noun
Etymology
Cf. F. neutralité.
Definitions
  1. The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side; indifference.
    Men who possess a state of neutrality in times of public danger, desert the interest of their fellow subjects. Addison.
  2. Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad. Obs. Donne.
  3. (Chem.) The quality or state of being neutral. See Neutral, a., 4.
  4. (International Law) The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers.
  5. Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states.

Webster 1913