oath of loyalty
Sworn fidelity declaration
An oath of loyalty is a formal pledge of allegiance to a nation, organization, or cause.
Such oaths are often required of government officials, military personnel, or naturalized citizens: New citizens recite an oath of loyalty to the United States.
The phrase carries weight—breaking an oath of loyalty may constitute treason or grounds for dismissal.
Also called a loyalty oath.
- pledgeBinding promise given
- pledge of allegianceFormal declaration of devotion
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- vowSolemn personal commitment
- fealtyPledged devotion to authority
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- French CatholicismCatholic Church, Roman Catholicism, Notre-Dame, Sacre-Coeur, Joan of Arc
- Medieval Oathsfealty, homage, allegiance
- feudal oathshomage, allegiance, vassalage
- vassalagevassal, liege, fealty, homage, overlord
- royal decreesroyal decree, royal decrees, decree, decrees, royal edict
- diplomacyembassy, ambassador, ambassadors, treaty, treaties
oath of loyaltyrenunciation
Formal surrender of claim
disavowal · abjuration · lip service · repudiation · defection
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