Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swear-allegiance
Verb phrase
/swɛr əˈliːdʒəns/
Definition
To make a formal promise to be loyal to a person, group, or country.
Examples
- New citizens are required to swear allegiance to their country.
- He decided to swear allegiance to the organization after years of service.
- The soldiers were asked to swear allegiance before being deployed.
Meaning
The act of pledging loyalty and fidelity to a particular entity, often seen in the context of citizenship or membership within a group.
Synonyms
- pledge loyalty
- commit
- allegiance
