armed neutrality

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armed neutrality - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

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