2. Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad. [Obs.] Donne.
3. (Chem.)
Defn: The quality or state of being neutral. See Neutral, a., 4.
4. (International Law)
Defn: 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.
NEUTRALIZATION
Neu`tral*i*za"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. neutralisation.]
1. The act or process of neutralizing, or the state of being neutralized.
2. (Chem.)
Defn: The act or process by which an acid and a base are combined in such proportions that the resulting compound is neutral. See Neutral, a., 4.