neutrality

noun

Etymology: From Middle French neutralité, from Medieval Latin neutralitas. Morphologically neutral + -ity.

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.

   “And what happineſs is there in a ſtorm of paſſions? On this account the Scepticks affected an indifferent æquipondious neutrality as the only means to their Ataraxia, and freedom from paßionate diſturbances.”

   “Men who possess a state of neutrality in times of public danger, desert the interest of their fellow subjects.”

2. Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad.

   “There is no health; physicians say that we At best enjoy but a neutrality.”

3. The quality or state of being neutral.
4. 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.