Complete Definition of "fealty"

English

Etymology
From L. fidelitas, faithfulness.

Pronunciation
\FEE-uhl-tee
Noun
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  1. Fidelity to one's lord; the feudal obligation by which the tenant or vassal was bound to be faithful to his lord; fidelity; allegiance; faithfulness.
  2. The oath by which this obligation was assumed.

Translations
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Danish: troskab c (1); lensed c (2)
French: fidélité f

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