allegiance
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Its leader Musa Seka Baluku reportedly first pledged allegiance to IS in 2016, but it was not until April 2019 that IS first acknowledged its activity in the area.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
I bring my striving attitude to the kitchen and have sworn my allegiance to paying attention to details and putting in the time required.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
Alito, however, might as well have been describing Brown, whose unlawful presence—obviously subject to arrest—was sufficient to bring him within allegiance to Virginia.
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
To anyone who questioned the effectiveness of the loyalty oaths, he replied that people who really did owe allegiance to their country would be proud to pledge it as often as he forced them to.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
Vocabulary lists containing allegiance
100 SAT Words Beginning with "A"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Crucible" -- Vocabulary from all 4 Acts
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Donald Trump Inauguration Address- January 20, 2017
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
