Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

Armed \Armed\, a.
   1. Furnished with weapons of offense or defense; furnished
      with the means of security or protection. ``And armed
      host.'' --Dryden.

   2. Furnished with whatever serves to add strength, force, or
      efficiency.

            A distemper eminently armed from heaven. --De Foe.

   3. (Her.) Having horns, beak, talons, etc; -- said of beasts
      and birds of prey.

   {Armed at all points} (Blazoning), completely incased in
      armor, sometimes described as {armed cap-[`a]-pie}.
      --Cussans.

   {Armed en flute}. (Naut.) See under {Flute}.

   {Armed magnet}, a magnet provided with an armature.

   {Armed neutrality}. See under {Neutrality}.