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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In its landmark Climate Action Law adopted in December 2023, the country aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030 and reach climate neutrality by 2045, along with setting annual emission budgets for various sectors until 2030.
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Simmone Shah, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
These are typically hogwash for multiple reasons, not least of which is the combination of ideological bias with the pretense of ideological neutrality.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 18 Feb. 2025
Trump can now add Ukrainian neutrality, elections and territories to the list.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
As a representative of the U.N., any involvement in a group that promotes discrimination or violence violates the principle of neutrality and gravely jeopardizes UNRWA’s ability to provide services and protection to refugees.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Simmone Shah, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
These are typically hogwash for multiple reasons, not least of which is the combination of ideological bias with the pretense of ideological neutrality.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 18 Feb. 2025
Trump can now add Ukrainian neutrality, elections and territories to the list.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
As a representative of the U.N., any involvement in a group that promotes discrimination or violence violates the principle of neutrality and gravely jeopardizes UNRWA’s ability to provide services and protection to refugees.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 14 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 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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