fealty
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Fealty in medieval Europe was an oath of fidelity in which the vassal pledged not to harm his lord or damage to his property.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023
Fealty to these lords is not universally passionate.
From Salon • Aug. 28, 2019
Fealty to principle sometimes requires setting aside one’s own preferences.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2018
Fealty is purchased; so are ships and slaves and allies.
From Time • Apr. 15, 2013
Fealty and homage on its part, and on the part of the Crown the appointment of supreme judicial officers, and the confirmation of the titles of dukes, marquises, counts, and barons, were the only reservations.
From Pioneers of France in the New World by Parkman, Francis
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