Neutrality /(?)/

Neu·tral·i·ty

Neutrality

n.
  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.
  2. Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad. [Obs.]
  3. The quality or state of being neutral. See Neutral, a., 4. (Chem.)
  4. The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers. (International Law)
  5. Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states.

Phrases & Compounds
Armed neutrality
the condition of a neutral power, in time of war, which holds itself ready to resist by force any aggression of either belligerent.