CEFR C1

fealty

noun

Meaning

A solemn promise of loyalty and faithfulness, especially to a lord or ruler, often sworn in a formal ceremony.

Examples

The vassal pledged his fealty to the new duke.
Their fealty to the crown was unquestioned for generations.

Synonyms: loyalty, allegiance, fidelity, homage

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fealty (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfiːəlti/

Definition

A solemn promise of loyalty and faithfulness, especially to a lord or ruler, often sworn in a formal ceremony.

Examples

The vassal pledged his fealty to the new duke.
Their fealty to the crown was unquestioned for generations.
He felt a deep sense of fealty towards his mentor.

How to Use fealty

fealty to (prepositional phrase): Expressing the person or entity to whom loyalty is owed. — "He swore fealty to the emperor."

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