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(), n.[Cf. F. neutralit.] 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. 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. スポンサード リンク
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