Maria J.

loy·al·ty [Pronunciation [loi-uhl-tee]1. the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations.—Synonyms 2. fealty, devotion, constancy. Loyalty, allegiance, fidelity all imply a sense of duty or of devoted attachment to something or someone. Loyalty connotes sentiment and the feeling of devotion that one holds for one's country, creed, FAMILY, friends, etc.to support a party, cause, leader, etc. Fidelity implies unwavering devotion and allegiance to a person, principle, etc.