Allegiances
/ə-ˈli-jən(t)-sɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural form of allegiance, referring to multiple duties of loyalty owed by individuals to a sovereign, state, or government.
Citizens may owe allegiances to more than one country.
Forms
- allegiance
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Commentary
Used primarily as the plural form of 'allegiance'; does not differ in meaning but indicates multiple instances or types of loyalty owed legally.
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