A judge from each country's panel was then flown in to ensure neutrality in the final competition.

Germany's policy was to reveal to Britain her war aims in hope that a statement might be reached that would ensure British neutrality.

Overall, three general mobilisations have been declared to ensure the integrity and neutrality of Switzerland.

The return of the ports was of particular significance, since it ensured Irish neutrality during the coming Second World War.

Both the Caliphate and Byzantium were now courting them to ensure their support, or at least neutrality, in their struggle against the other.

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure net neutrality.

In both the speech and interview, the competitor is not allowed to reveal his or her school or hometown to ensure neutrality by the judges.

It is typically justified as a measure to ensure the secularism and religious neutrality of the state - the principle of Laïcité.

Mr Major is understood to be prepared to co-operate with a visit, but only under conditions which ensure diplomatic neutrality on the issue.