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Neutrality : (noun)
1: nonparticipation in a dispute or war
2: tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement [syn: disinterest]
3: pH value of 7
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Neutrality : \Neu*tral"i*ty\, n. [Cf. F. neutralit['e].]
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; indifference.
Men who possess a state of neutrality in times of
public danger, desert the interest of their fellow
subjects. --Addison.
2. Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor
bad. [Obs.] --Donne.
3. (Chem.) The quality or state of being neutral. See
Neutral, a., 4.
4. (International Law) 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.
Armed neutrality, the condition of a neutral power, in time
of war, which holds itself ready to resist by force any
aggression of either belligerent.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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NEUTRALITY, international law. The state of a nation which takes no part
between two or more other. nations at war with each other.
2.Neutrality : consists in the observance of a strict and honest
impartiality, so as not to afford advantage in the war to either party; and
particularly in so far restraining its trade to the accustomed course, which
is held in time of peace, as not to render assistance to one of the
belligerents in escaping the effects of the other's hostilities Even a loan
of money to one of the belligerent parties is considered a violation of
neutrality. 9 Moore's Rep. 586. A fraudulent neutrality is considered as no
neutrality.
3. In policies of insurance there is frequently a warranty of
neutrality. The meaning of this warranty is, that the property insured is
neutral in fact, and it shall be so in appearance and conduct; that the
property does belong to neutrals; that it is or shall be documented so as to
prove its neutrality, and that no act of the insured or his agents shall be
done which can legally compromise its neutrality. 3 Wash. C. C. R. 117. See
1 Caines, 548; 2 S. & R. 119; Bee, R. 5; 7 Wheat. 471; 9 Cranch, 205; 2
John. Cas. 180; 2 Dall. 270; 1 Gallis. 274; Bee, R. 67.
4. The violation of neutrality by citizens of the United States,
contrary to the provisions of the act of congress of April 20, 1818, Sec. 3,
renders the individual liable to an indictment. One fitting out and arming a
vessel in the United States, to commit hostilities against a foreign power
at peace with them, is therefore indictable. 6 Pet. 445; Pet. C. C. R. 487.
Vide Marsh. Ins. 384 a; Park's Ins. 'Index, h.t.; 1 Kent, Com. 116;
Burlamaqui, pt. 4, c. 5, s. 16 & 17; Bunk. lib. 1, c. 9; Cobbett's
Parliamentary Debates; 406; Chitty, Law of Nat., Index, h.t.; Mann. Comm.
B. 3, c. 1; Vattel, 1. 3, c. 7, SS 104; Martens, Precis. liv. 8, c. 7, SS
306; Bouch. Inst. n. 1826-1831.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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