neutrality

== English == === Etymology === From Middle French neutralité, from Medieval Latin neutralitas. Morphologically neutral +‎ -ity. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /njuːˈtɹæləti/ (US) IPA(key): /nuˈtɹæləti/ === Noun === neutrality (usually uncountable, plural neutralities) The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side. Synonyms: indifferent, on the fence (obsolete) Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad. (chemistry): The quality or state of being neutral. (international law) The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers. Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === net neutrality network neutrality internet neutrality NN