Loyalty
Loyalty
Loyalty (/ˈlɔɪəlti/) is a devotion and faithfulness to a cause, country, group, or person. Philosophers disagree on what can be an object of loyalty, as some argue that loyalty is strictly interpersonal and only another human being can be the object of loyalty.
Etymology
The term loyalty derives from the Old French word loialté, which is a derivative from loial or leal meaning faithful or true. The word was first used in the English language in the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Allegiance: The loyalty of a citizen to his or her government or of a subject to his or her sovereign.
- Fidelity: Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
- Fealty: A feudal tenant's or vassal's sworn loyalty to a lord.
- Patriotism: Devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
- Betrayal: The breaking or violation of a presumptive contract, trust, or confidence that produces moral and psychological conflict within a relationship amongst individuals, between organizations or between individuals and organizations.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Loyalty
- Wikipedia's article - Loyalty
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