allegiance (n.)

  1. the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; his long commitment to public service; they felt no loyalty to a losing team

    [ Syn: commitment , loyalty , dedication ]

  2. the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign)

    [ Syn: fealty ]

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