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NEUTRAL

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In international law. Indifferent; impartial; not engaged on either side; not taking an active part with either of the contending states. In an international war, the principal hostile powers are called "belligerents;" those actively cooperating with and assisting them, their "allies;" and those taking no part whatever, "neutrals" Neutral property. Property which belongs to … [Read more...]

NEPOTISM

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The practice of a person in power giving good positions and opportunities to relatives. … [Read more...]

NEUTRAL PARTY

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An impartial and unbiased third party that has no financial or beneficial interest in the proceedings and is request to act as a referee or mediator. … [Read more...]

NEPTIS

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Latin: A granddaughter. … [Read more...]

NEUTRAL PROPERTY

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insurance. The words neutral property in a policy of insurance, have the effect of warranting that the property insured is neutral; that is, that it belongs to the citizens or subjects of a state in amity with the belligerent powers. 2. This neutrality must be complete hence the property of a citizen or subject of a neutral state, domiciled in the dominions of one of the … [Read more...]

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