The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers.
legal neutrality under international law is granted to a country that has renounced all war in favor of permanent neutrality. Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, and Ireland are examples of such countries, although they are permitted to defend their borders if attacked. See also nonaligned.
the quality, state, or character of being neutral; specif., a) the status or policy of a nation not participating directly or indirectly in a war between other nations b) neutral status, as of a seaport in wartime.
Legally based policy of remaining nonaligned with adversaries for the duration of a war. Can also be practiced in times of peace by taking an officially neutral position on a variety of international issues.
The refusal of a nation to take sides in a war between two or more other nations.
nonparticipation in a dispute or war
not on any side in a war; not doing or saying anything that would help any side
See also Non-Aligned Nations