fealty
/ˈfiːlti/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈfiːlti/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈfiːlti/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
Fidelity to one's lord or master; the feudal obligation by which the tenant or vassal was bound to be faithful to his lord
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Meaning 2 · noun
The oath by which this obligation was assumed.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “fealty” when they mean: fidelity to one's lord or master; the feudal obligation by which the tenant or v.”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “fealty” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “fealty” in professional communication.”
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