MEANING
Sworn fidelity or allegiance, especially that owed by a feudal subordinate to a lord.
Use it for
binding loyalties; divided obligations; oath-breakingGive loyalty the weight of a formal commitment.
Words that belong together
- swear fealty
- oath of fealty
- owe fealty
On the page
She swore fealty to the crown, not to the man wearing it.
Their fealty survived the king's defeat but not his betrayal.
He asked for fealty before offering the valley protection.
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Word forms
- Base
- fealty
Usage notes
Primary category: fantasy. Formal bond of loyalty; distinct from homage as a ceremony recognizing the relationship. Mass noun in this sense; no ordinary plural.
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