neutrality

Definition

The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side.

Etymology

From Middle French neutralité, from Medieval Latin neutralitas. Morphologically neutral + -ity.

Example Sentences

• "And what happineſs is there in a ſtorm of paſſions? On this account the Scepticks affected an indifferent æquipondious neutrality as the only means to their Ataraxia, and freedom from paßionate diſturbances."
• "Men who possess a state of neutrality in times of public danger, desert the interest of their fellow subjects."
• "The official pretence of a scrupulous solicitude to maintain neutrality is flagrantly insincere."