allegiance

Example Sentences

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Most importantly, the case demonstrated the concept of temporary allegiance.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

They repeatedly moved to dismiss the treason count, noting that conviction required a “breach of allegiance, and can be committed by him only who owes allegiance either perpetual or temporary.”

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

"A person is subject to the United States' 'jurisdiction' only if he owes sufficient allegiance to, and may claim protection from, the United States."

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Don’t look for allegiance to any one novel at a time in any of these spinoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“You wish that I was a good dog-man? That I had kept allegiance to Nailer’s father, maybe?”

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi