allegiance
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When guests encountered characters, for instance, they would speak to them as if they were visitors on the fictional planet, often trying to suss out someone’s allegiance.
From Los Angeles Times
Where the electorate remains closely divided, with independents prone to shifting allegiances, the rules of politics may impose a more demanding standard than the rule of law.
Despite speculation that he might run for the presidency, he later declared allegiance to his father's re-election bid.
From BBC
Before it switched allegiance to Russia, Bella 1 purported to sail under the colors of Guyana, where officials have warned that ships are using its flag fraudulently.
It is a first taste of a major international tournament for Sadiki, who represented Belgium at youth level before switching allegiance to DR Congo and making his senior bow for them in September 2024.
From Barron's
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