loyalty

  • 11Loyalty — For other uses, see Loyalty (disambiguation). Loyalty is faithfulness or a devotion to a person, country, group, or cause (Philosophers disagree as to what things one can be loyal to. Some, as explained in more detail below, argue that one can be …

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  • 12loyalty — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ absolute, complete, total, undivided, undying, unswerving, unwavering ▪ He showed unswerving loyalty to his friends. ▪ …

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  • 13loyalty — n. 1) to command loyalty 2) to demonstrate, show loyalty 3) to swear loyalty 4) deep rooted, deep seated, strong, unquestioned, unshakable, unswerving loyalty 5) party loyalty 6) divided loyalties 7) loyalty to (unswerving loyalty to one s… …

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  • 14loyalty */*/ — UK [ˈlɔɪəltɪ] / US noun Word forms loyalty : singular loyalty plural loyalties 1) a) [uncountable] support that you always give to someone or something because of your feelings of duty and love towards them She inspires great loyalty among her… …

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  • 15loyalty — loy|al|ty [ lɔıəlti ] noun ** 1. ) uncount support that you always give to someone or something because of your feelings of duty and love toward them: She inspires great loyalty among her staff. loyalty to: I was impressed by his loyalty to his… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 16loyalty — loy|al|ty [ˈlɔıəlti] n plural loyalties 1.) [U] the quality of remaining faithful to your friends, principles, country etc loyalty to/towards ▪ Elizabeth understood her husband s loyalty to his sister. 2.) [C usually plural] a feeling of support… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 17loyalty — [[t]lɔ͟ɪ͟əlti[/t]] loyalties 1) N UNCOUNT: oft N to n Loyalty is the quality of staying firm in your friendship or support for someone or something. I have sworn an oath of loyalty to the monarchy... This is seen as a reward for the army s… …

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  • 18loyalty — /loy euhl tee/, n., pl. loyalties. 1. the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations. 2. faithful adherence to a sovereign, government, leader, cause, etc. 3. an example or instance of faithfulness, adherence, or… …

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  • 19loyalty — noun 1 (U) the quality of remaining faithful to your friends, principles, country etc (+ to/towards): These people feel a lot of loyalty to the company. 2 (countable usually plural) a feeling of support for someone or something: Don t let… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 20loyalty — Of ethical interest because although loyalty to a friend, family, or other group can be a virtue, it is one that conflicts with the impartiality necessary to justice or to generalized universal altruism. See also gratitude, friendship …

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