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allegianceOne entry found. Main Entry: al·le·giance Pronunciation: \ə-ˈlē-jən(t)s\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English aligeaunce, from Anglo-French allegeance, alteration of ligeance, from lige liege Date: 14th century 1 a : the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord b (1) : the fidelity owed by a subject or citizen to a sovereign or government (2) : the obligation of an alien to the government under which the alien resides synonyms see fidelity — al·le·giant \-jənt\ adjective
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