neutrality
noun
neu·tral·i·ty
nü-ˈtra-lə-tē 
nyü-
: the quality or state of being neutral
especially
: refusal to take part in a war between other powers
The country adopted an official policy of neutrality.
Examples of neutrality in a Sentence
The country adopted an official policy of neutrality.
The newspaper is known for its political neutrality.
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While Indonesia has maintained a policy of neutrality even amid territorial disputes with China, Malaysia and Australia, officials have been working to transition the navy from a green-water force focused on nearshore defense to a blue-water navy able to project power farther from its shores.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
An effective measurement approach must maintain neutrality across channels while accounting for these external factors.
—Cody Greco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Since the decision, the Dutch government has sought to reduce emissions by phasing out the use of coal, increasing reliance on renewable energy and aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
—Dana Zartner, The Conversation, 23 July 2025
But in other jurisdictions, there’s concern that asking questions can undermine the neutrality of the jury.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
An effective measurement approach must maintain neutrality across channels while accounting for these external factors.
—Cody Greco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Since the decision, the Dutch government has sought to reduce emissions by phasing out the use of coal, increasing reliance on renewable energy and aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
—Dana Zartner, The Conversation, 23 July 2025
But in other jurisdictions, there’s concern that asking questions can undermine the neutrality of the jury.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for neutrality
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“Neutrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutrality. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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neutrality
noun
neu·tral·i·ty
n(y)ü-ˈtral-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being neutral especially in time of war
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