allegiance

they took an oath of allegiance to the king.

allegiance to one's native land

Soldiers must swear allegiance to the King.

those wishing to receive citizenship must swear allegiance to the republic.

instigating men to refuse allegiance to the civil powers.

revolt from one's allegiance to

unswerving allegiance; unswerving devotion.

He swore his oath of allegiance to the queen.See Synonyms at promise

FBI demands its employees absolute allegiance to this bureau.

A beneficed Anglican clergyman who refused to take the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy to William and Mary and their successors after the Glorious Revolution of1688.