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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

/ ːˈٰæɪɪ /

noun

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

  2. the condition of being chemically or electrically neutral

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • antineutrality noun
  • nonneutrality noun
  • semineutrality noun
  • unneutrality noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of neutrality1

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; neutral, -ity
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Jake Wood did indeed become the executive director, but within a fortnight he resigned saying the project breached the humanitarian principles of "humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence", which he said he would not abandon.

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"When these signals are missing, people don't assume neutrality, they assume tension."

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The UN and other aid groups are refusing to co-operate with the new system, saying it contravenes the humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence.

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The UN, which has refused to co-operate with the system, and aid organisations say it contravenes the humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence.

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The UN and other aid groups refuse to co-operate with the GHF system, saying it contravenes the humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence.

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