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Definition of neutrality : 1. Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad.
2. The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers.
3. The quality or state of being neutral. See Neutral, a., 4.
4. 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.
5. Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states.

Synonyms:

noninterference, nonpartisanship

disinterestedness, indifference, unconcern, impartiality, disinterest

laxity, coldness, passivity, lukewarmness, negligence, perfunctoriness, halfheartedness, insouciance, unwillingness

order, truce, quiet, peace, rest, concord, accord, placidness, friendliness, amity, quiescence, calm, nonaggression, armistice, repose, serenity, tranquility, cease-fire, quietness, orderliness, nonresistance

coolness, calmness, nonchalance, impassiveness, cold-bloodedness, apathy, passionlessness, easygoingness, placidity, reservation, self-composedness, staidness, composedness, dispassion, detachment, aloofness, numbness

fadedness, dullness, paleness, tonelessness, whiteness, colorlessness

Usage examples:

• Austria could not be moved from her posture of timid neutrality. - "The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)", John Holland Rose.
• Under parole to report to General Wood, commanding the Department of the Pacific, the filibusters were sent by sailing vessel to San Francisco, where their leader was tried for violating the neutrality laws of the United States, and acquitted. - "Real Soldiers of Fortune", Richard Harding Davis.
• However much a State might desire peace and neutrality, its own will could not elect. - "The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, Vol. 1 (of 2)", Jefferson Davis.