neutrality

[noo-tral-i-tee, nyoo-]

noun

1. the state of being neutral.

2. the policy or status of a nation that does not participate in a war between other nations.

   the continuous neutrality of Switzerland.

3. neutral status, as of a seaport during a war.

neutrality

/ njuːˈtrælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state or character of being neutral, esp in a dispute, contest, etc

2. the condition of being chemically or electrically neutral

Other Word Forms

• antineutrality noun
• nonneutrality noun
• semineutrality noun
• unneutrality noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of neutrality¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; neutral, -ity

Example Sentences

However, Mr Scullion claimed the police investigation was "flawed" and "lacked neutrality and objectivity".

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The UN and its partners said the system contravened the fundamental humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence, and that channelling desperate people into militarised zones was inherently unsafe.

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The combination of the two seems to be driving prolonged neutrality in gold, he says.

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However, the resource-poor nation now wants to revive atomic energy to reduce its heavy dependence on fossil fuels, achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and meet growing energy needs from artificial intelligence.

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“These practices, if substantiated, undermine public confidence in the neutrality of the City Controller’s office and violate clear prohibitions on using public assets for campaign advantage,” Hall said in his complaint.

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Related Words

• disinterest 
• noninterference