allegiance

Example Sentences

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"A person is subject to the United States' 'jurisdiction' only if he owes sufficient allegiance to, and may claim protection from, the United States."

From Barron's

Don’t look for allegiance to any one novel at a time in any of these spinoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said it meant being “completely subject” to the political jurisdiction of the U.S. and owing it “direct and immediate allegiance.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It would appear, in a world where someone can divorce and remarry, switch political allegiance or renounce a religious faith, ending a relationship with a football club is largely unheard of.

From BBC

Down the road we meet 78-year-old John, who tells us he's very open to trying new foods, but still has an allegiance with many of the classics.

From BBC