be neutral in a quarrel

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• neutral — [no͞o′trəl, nyo͞o′trəl] adj. [Fr < ML neutralis < L, of neuter gender < neuter: see NEUTER] 1. a) not taking part in either side of a dispute or quarrel b) not taking part in a war; giving no active aid to any belligerent 2. of,… …   English World dictionary

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• Germany — • History divided by time periods, beginning with before 1556 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Germany     Germany     † …   Catholic encyclopedia

• United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …   Universalium

• Austria — Austrian, adj., n. /aw stree euh/, n. a republic in central Europe. 8,054,078; 32,381 sq. mi. (83,865 sq. km). Cap.: Vienna. German, Österreich. * * * Austria Introduction Austria Background: Once the center of power for the large Austro… …   Universalium

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• neu´tral|ness — neu|tral «NOO truhl, NYOO », adjective, noun. –adj. 1. on neither side in a quarrel or a war: »Switzerland was neutral in World War II. 2. of or belonging to a neutral country or neutral zone: »a neutral vessel, a neutral port. 3. neither one… …   Useful english dictionary