국가, 통치자, 단체 또는 특정 신념에 대하여 지니는 충성심이나 헌신적인 태도.
The loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group, cause, or country.
예문:
"New members of the parliament must take an oath of allegiance to the constitution."
"The fans' allegiance to the local football team never wavered, even during the losing season."
"In a globalized world, many people feel a dual allegiance to both their home country and their place of residence."