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Neutrality vs Independence - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between neutrality and independence

is that neutrality is 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 while independence is the state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by others; self-subsistence or maintenance; direction of one's own affairs without interference.

neutrality

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • 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.
  • (obsolete) Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad.
    • (John Donne)
  • (chemistry): The quality or state of being neutral.
  • (international law) The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers.
  • Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states.

    • See also

    * net neutrality * network neutrality * internet neutrality * NN

    independence

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by others; self-subsistence or maintenance; direction of one's own affairs without interference.
  • The state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood.