10. Allegiance

See also 289. NATIONALISM .

abjuration

the act of renouncing upon oath, as by an alien applying for citizenship who renounces allegiance to a former country of nationality.

defection

the act of abandoning a person or cause to which one has an obligation or allegiance, especially accompanied by flight from one’s country. — defector, defectionist, n .

fealty

1. In the Feudal System, allegiance of a vassal to his lord.

2. allegiance.

genuflection, genuflexion

kneeling or bending the knee, especially in worship or reverence.

myrmidon

a follower who obeys orders without question. — myrmidonian, adj .

obeisance

1. a gesture of respect, as a bow.

2. homage or an act of homage. — obeisant, adj .