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English → English (gcide) Definition: Armed neutrality 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. [1913 Webster] Men who possess a state of neutrality in times of public danger, desert the interest of their fellow subjects. --Addison. [1913 Webster] 2. Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad. [Obs.] --Donne. [1913 Webster] 3. (Chem.) The quality or state of being neutral. See Neutral, a., 4. [1913 Webster] 4. (International Law) The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers. [1913 Webster] 5. Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] Armed \Armed\, a. 1. Furnished with weapons of offense or defense; furnished with the means of security or protection. “And armed host.” --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. Furnished with whatever serves to add strength, force, or efficiency. [1913 Webster] A distemper eminently armed from heaven. --De Foe. [1913 Webster] 3. (Her.) Having horns, beak, talons, etc; -- said of beasts and birds of prey. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster]