armed neutrality
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 Neu·tral·i·ty n.
 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.]
 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.

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 Armed a.
 1. Furnished with weapons of offense or defense; furnished with the means of security or protection. “And armed host.”
 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-à-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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