Main Entry: loy·al·ty

Pronunciation: \ˈlȯi(-ə)l-tē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural loy·al·ties

Etymology: alteration of Middle English leawte, lewte, from Anglo-French lealté, leauté, from leal, leial loyal

Date: 15th century

: the quality or state or an instance of being loyal

synonyms see fidelity