Allegiance
/əˈliːdʒəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or to a group or cause.
Citizens swear allegiance to their country.
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Commentary
Often used in legal and political contexts to denote duty owed to a sovereign or state.
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