a person's continued support for a political party, religion, ruler, etc. to switch/transfer/change allegiance an oath/a vow/a statement of allegiance People of various party allegiances joined the campaign. allegiance to somebody/something to pledge/swear allegiance to someone or something He affirmed his allegiance to the president. see Pledge of Allegiance
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