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allegiance

allegiancenoun

allegiances

Translations

allégeanceLoyalté formelle ou politique ; emploi courant pour un serment de fidélité, une loyauté envers un souverain, un pays ou une autorité.

The knight swore allegiance to the king, promising to serve him faithfully.

Le chevalier jura allégeance au roi, promettant de le servir fidèlement.

Additional translations

fidélitéSens plus général et abstrait de loyauté envers une cause, une personne ou un groupe.

Definitions

Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.

The knight swore allegiance to the king, promising to serve him faithfully.

The obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord.

In medieval times, a vassal's allegiance was crucial for maintaining the feudal system.

The loyalty owed by a citizen to their country or sovereign.

Naturalized citizens owe allegiance to their adopted nation.

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