fealty in a sentence

Definition

Fealty is a formal allegiance or loyalty pledged by a vassal to a lord, often involving a commitment to serve and protect.

The knight pledged his fealty to the king, vowing to serve him loyally in battle.
In medieval times, fealty was a binding contract between lords and their vassals.
She took her oath of fealty seriously, dedicating herself to the values of her community.
The decline of fealty among nobles weakened the structure of feudal society.
His fealty was tested when he was offered a tempting bribe from the enemy.