give allegiance to

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But when I meet a kindred soul, higher, purer than mine, I give allegiance to it.

From Lippincott's Magazine, Volume 11, No. 26, May, 1873 by Various

He sent me here to say to you that if you will give allegiance to his government you shall be protected against all enemies and have the full freedom of citizens.

From Alice of Old Vincennes by Thompson, Maurice

So thou dost not give allegiance to another conqueror, I shall not grieve over thy rebellion.

From The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt by Miller, Elizabeth

O, Sir knight,” cried he to Beaumains, “give me my life, and I will ever do thee homage; and thirty knights, who owe me service, shall give allegiance to thee.”

From The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by Knowles, James, Sir

Workers instinctively give allegiance to strong, balanced men, but resent and combat egotism unchecked by regard for others' rights.

From Increasing Human Efficiency in Business, a contribution to the psychology of business by Scott, Walter Dill