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.
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The country adopted an official policy of neutrality.
The newspaper is known for its political neutrality.
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Two similar documents listed for thousands of dollars earlier this year: A Franklin letter about the American Revolution asked $120,000, while a copy of George Washington’s neutrality proclamation signed by Alexander Hamilton was valued at $58,000.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
To be clear: What Bezos and Soon-Shiong did here, under a guise of neutrality, is take a very loud position.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
That, at first, gives the appearance of neutrality.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024
Zero Research and advocacy groups like the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the World Resources Institute are emphasizing the importance of historical emissions in reaching true climate neutrality.
—Rob Van Straten, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
To be clear: What Bezos and Soon-Shiong did here, under a guise of neutrality, is take a very loud position.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
That, at first, gives the appearance of neutrality.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024
Zero Research and advocacy groups like the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the World Resources Institute are emphasizing the importance of historical emissions in reaching true climate neutrality.
—Rob Van Straten, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Neutrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutrality. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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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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