allegiance

Ms Lagarde did not clamber into the French elite by the narrow, winding, stairs of the "grande ecoles" or tribal, party allegiance.

Dooku escaped, with the Jedi aware of his succumbing to the dark side, but yet still unaware of his Sith allegiance.

On the other hand, to say it was the vision of any ideal or allegiance to any principle would be making it far too articulate and abstract.

Like the political party they choose to support their entire lives, their allegiance to the long-sleeved shirt shows no sign of swaying.

America shows that a society can be vast and varied, and yet still one country, commanding the allegiance and love of its people.

So it was that a duplicitous Chancellor took advantage of this unswerving allegiance.

The bribes, he said, bought zoning approvals, reductions in environmental impact fees and the allegiance of neighborhood leaders.

To pledge allegiance not just to a brand, but to a promise of a brand, you'd have to be utterly daft.

that you may be in no doubt where your allegiance lies.

A military commander exercising civil power in a region, whether in nominal allegiance to the national government or in defiance of it.

Due to his allegiance to King Marke, he escorted Isolde back to Cornwall to be betrothed to King Marke.

It owes allegiance to no one government, and its interests do not align neatly with authorities'.

Military government is at best but transient, the allegiance due to it is correspondingly temporary.

It is of their essence not to be neutral but to raise a claim to men's obedience, allegiance, decision or judgment.

As long as the Israel-Palestine issue is unsolved, his Palestinian population will inevitably be accused of a dubious dual allegiance.

I shall be worthy of your allegiance.

The natural world is vastly complex web of competing interests with no allegiance to any species or philosophy.

But in the 1970s, as he rose to prominence in his field, he refused to declare allegiance to Nicolae Ceausescu, the Romanian dictator.

"We don't pledge allegiance to the flag and the democracy for which it stands, " he said.

For that to happen, Lee had to take a notarized oath of allegiance to the Union.

But a lot of the growth boils down to opportunity so I pledge allegiance to my flag in the spirit of opportunity and my country.

Though I've been grouped with the boys, my allegiance still remains with you ladies.

There was a time when every child would begin the school day by standing and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

A sorority sticker stuck to the door announced an allegiance to one group.

"Yeah, " the old guy said. And he did. The crowd stood, hands over hearts, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to great applause.

His allegiance HAS never been questioned.

But possible real-life applications may include allegiance to political parties, or diseases with a dormant infection.

The Socialist party this week ditched decades of atomic allegiance to call for an exit within 20-30 years.

First as they say, to render to Freud the things that are Freud's: which does not exclude some other allegiance!

With Italy out, Mr. Berlusconi told Mr. Cameron he would switch his allegiance to England, whose manager is Italian Fabio Capello.

Some former recipients of Hamas charities admit they have switched allegiance since the Islamists' social services have run dry.

They show little interest in the war overall or allegiance to the army at large; indeed, they cheer other units' misfortunes.

Sixth, observance of the Lord's Supper increases and supports faith, and finally, its power is its keeping of an oath of allegiance.

This switch of allegiance by Sunni Arab forces was a decisive element in bringing down the violence in Iraq.

Their marketing manager switched allegiance from the company to their main competitor.

MUSLIMS in Scotland have historically given their allegiance to the Labour Party, long seen as the champion of the underdog.

And within a few years, nearly every English household had their own tree in allegiance to the monarchy .

I pledge allegiance to The Office, not the office of Prime Minister.

His colleagues do not feel that they owe him their allegiance, let alone their jobs.

Bound to give such allegiance and services to a lord or monarch.

Over 2. 8m voters, each of whom paid one euro and pledged allegiance to the "values of the left" , turned out for the run-off.

His counter-insurgency plan seeks to protect the Afghan population and win its allegiance to a legitimate Afghan government.

I do not believe in a religion that says romantic, committed love is moral only if couples pledge joint allegiance to God.

How do we ensure that in an increasingly global economy, the winners maintain allegiance to the less fortunate?

I just became one a few years back after marrying the love of my life and pledging allegiance to the flag.

Such full forgiveness and reception into this new family relationship produces deep allegiance to God and to His people.

Should the allegiance the eight prosecutors of the Special Investigative Unit are showing their boss be equated with "independence? "

Are The CAO Family , The Commander of The Return to Allegiance Army in Dunhuang, Descendants of Sogdiana ?

But the official family council (sometimes called "the allegiance commission" ), set up by the king a few years ago, has yet to be tested.

It is bad news. The admiral's allegiance has been bought and under his command a nuclear submarine. It's housed in one of the dockyards .

Underpinning Mr Fayyad's rule is a Palestinian security corps, freshly trained by the Americans, with scant allegiance to Fatah's old guard.

The civil rights measures Johnson championed embittered many southern whites, whose allegiance shifted to the Republican Party.

Some are radicalized followers of the Sunni tradition, who swear allegiance to terrorist organizations like al Qaeda.

"The promise of our brand. To that we pledge allegiance, " it says.

Unlike other purveyors of information, journalists owe their primary allegiance to the public.

An inspiration to Hizbullah when it was founded in the early 1980s, he resented its growing allegiance to Iran.

America was actually founded as a Constitutional Republic, as stated in the Constitution and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Citizens, he believed, are obliged to give allegiance only to a government that protects their human rights.

Both countries are home to militant anti-West insurgent groups that have publicly claimed allegiance to al-Qaida .

Every immigrant, by taking an oath of allegiance to our country , becomes just as much an American as the President of the United States .

Taxpayer: my allegiance is Japan, if I have to pay tax on all sources of income in both China and Japan, Lunette Ray Ban, what should I do?

I pledge allegiance to the Beatles and the conviction that life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.

Those who immigrate to Canada owe more than a perfunctory allegiance to the place where they have chosen to make their lives.

As Jacob neared the place of God's promise, his vision grew sharper. The issue wasn't about outward appearance but allegiance to God.

This kind of moral awareness is ultimately allegiance to the rule of moral self discipline, rather than the morality of self-discipline.

Lord Blackwood shall be required to confess his treason and abjure his allegiance to the Starks and Tullys.

This success enabled him to claim the allegiance of central Burma.

Put it this way, there's no question where my allegiance is now. I'm firmly in the red camp. The same applies to my dad.

Last fall, on his 60th birthday, Dr. McRobbie took the oath of allegiance as an American citizen, along with his three grown children.

His allegiance to his country lasted all his life.

Our sailors owe allegiance to the Queen; yours owe allegiance to the President.

a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country.

jar-headed Republican man and the sharp-featured Democratic woman have altered the Pledge of Allegiance to reflect their political views.

The Qassam Brigades, Hamas's military wing, which claims allegiance to Mr Meshal, has proclaimed a new round of violence against Israel.

As Creator and Sovereign Ruler of the universe, God alone deserves absolute trust and allegiance.

You need only to tune in to discover the vast allegiance that has grown beyond measure toward the greater good of yourselves and the planet.

It is a small matter to control the mind of the weak. . . for I bear allegiance to powers untouched by time, unmoved by fate.

After being endorsed, the new cabinet will need to swear an oath of allegiance to His Majesty the King.

These men were either pre-war fascists or opportunists who wanted to show their allegiance to the New Order in Europe.

that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown.

In some classes, only Spanish is spoken, even during the Pledge of Allegiance -- a morning tradition for American schoolchildren.

citizenship denotes that the person has a significant allegiance to or interest in another country.

The resurrection of Jesus demands not our applause but our allegiance , not our compliments but our capitulation.

that they are absolved by from all allegiance to the British Crown.

a staunch defender of free speech; unswerving devotion; unswerving allegiance.

Hiddink is hoping to convince the midfielder to switch his international allegiance from Holland to Turkey.

The Salamanders Chapter organisation was laid down when Vulkan swore allegiance to the Emperor.

Should I just kneel down and give my allegiance to the Apple and Google Gods?

They also expect China to project its navy into the Indian Ocean, regardless of Pakistan's allegiance.

But today's cartoon is not really about the wording or propriety of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Fixed - Allegiance Subverter was working against ships with Master Computers.

For as long as the world economy was growing fast, financial markets commanded grudging allegiance.

As the congressman tries to change the subject, the woman suddenly demands everyone recites the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Asian rivals have both campaigned aggressively to win the allegiance of Caribbean nations.

Their allegiance was first to the family, the surname, and not the crown, whether English or Scottish .

In 1295, after Ilkhan Ghazan converted to Islam, he renounced all allegiance to the Great Khan.

Because he's not receiving attention, he plans to switch allegiance to a new master.

Steadfast in allegiance to one's homeland, government, or sovereign.

One who swore allegiance to a lord in the Middle Ages; a vassal.

It will seem like a false omen to those who have sworn allegiance to him, but he will remind them of their guilt and take them captive.

In 2004 the establishment of branch (strong allegiance Taizhou Machinery Factory), the valve is located in the rural town Auto Parts Yuhuan.

if Sangui allegiance own, Qing Shanhaiguan is an insurmountable defense.

Hizdahr's crown derives from mine, and he commands the allegiance of some of the most fearsome fighters in the world.

Even though the Templars swore allegiance to the Pope, their beliefs were not exactly orthodox.

strong employee commitment to professions or a cause may undermine their allegiance to the enterprise.

Corporate allegiance: Many companies are not only state-owned, but accountable to the government as well.

Flick a cigarette and you're "littering" ; wear the wrong color T-shirt and you're displaying gang allegiance.

He also claimed that several generals have allegiance to Gbagbo camp armed Ouattara.

render homage, obedience, allegiance, etc.

And if Arsene Wenger was hoping his skipper would use the occasion to pledge his allegiance to Arsenal, he was left disappointed.

People often feel a closer affinity or allegiance to their group than they do to their actual product team they work on.

Private members keep up their outward allegiance to the parties they belong to.

Animal Liberation Orchestra. Empty Vessel A Pledge Of No Allegiance.

(used of persons) dependable in devotion or allegiance or affection.

On my honor, I pledge allegiance to this organization.

German exports trump allegiance to the western alliance.

AMERICA thinks of itself as having not only liberty, but "justice for all" , as the Pledge of Allegiance has it.

Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free.

Swear your allegiance to us and no harm will befall you.

The antonym of 'betrayal' is 'loyalty' or 'allegiance. '

that is the curse of rootless men like kenyon , who do not understand the real meaning of allegiance and loyalty.

And the answer was, "God is in this with us, or God doesn't deserve our allegiance anymore. "

A person who held land from a feudal lord and received protection in return for homage and allegiance.

I owe allegiance to only one boss--and she sits right over there in that box.

I pledge allegiance to the Life of Brian, not the Life of Christ.

Last year his parents invested in a Premier League DVD, only to see him switch allegiance.

My allegiance to Kendall and his company ran deep.

men allegiance does not matter infidelity, betrayal of loyalty because the chip is too low!

I pledge allegiance to the Queen Vic , not Queen Elizabeth.

And very soon, about forty tribes pledged allegiance to Tang.

Members of parliament swear allegiance to the queen.

China, India and Russia meet from time to time to re-swear allegiance to multipolarity.

Once they don the black gown, justices owe no allegiance to anyone.

And though allegiance to some destinations and tour operators may have shifted, readers seem as keen as ever to travel.

I pledge allegiance to the underclass as your hero at large.

Bodyguard, and the Minister Wenwubaiguan lined up, one by one to swear allegiance to him.

Its nobles share allegiance with England.

The soldiers swore allegiance to their motherland.

The Pew poll, like others in the past, also found attitudes towards climate change breaking down according to political allegiance.

To withdraw one's support or help from, especially in spite of duty, allegiance, or responsibility; desert.

To renounce allegiance to one's homeland.

Rarely do they worry about the country itself shifting allegiance.

Would you keep your allegiance to me?

Away from Arsenal, there is also a battle to secure Boateng's international allegiance.

How loyal he'll be: Wait and see if you're shown the same allegiance as his buds are.

Soldiers must swear allegiance to the King.

The allegiance which most enthusiasts ask us to demonstrate is a selective one.

But I don't want to pledge allegiance to the flag.

I had given in allegiance to duty and order; I was quiet, I believed I was content.

The judge received their oath of allegiance.

"I believe that to get people to switch allegiance now requires a sample in some shape or form, " he says.

Track 11 off the album Sworn Allegiance.

I pledge allegiance to the wrong kind of snow.

Owing feudal homage or allegiance.

I pledge allegiance to Radio 4 documentaries about the history of drinking water, told in six parts.

Likewise thereare many today who pledge allegiance to Jesus.

Name one promise you make when you say the Oath of Allegiance.

If you are suggesting the people mentioned above also have a strong allegiance to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) I would disagree.

Pledging allegiance to the flag at age six.

You have seen duty and allegiance in the determined faces of our soldiers.

There is no oath of allegiance to the UN.

For the first time we have a number of foreign companies that don't have any national allegiance let's say to New York to the United States.

He swore allegiance to the throne.

I pledge allegiance to the people who sell candy floss on muddy beaches on muggy days.

William: Never in my whole life did I swear allegiance to him.

They grew up as Americans and pledge allegiance to our flag, and yet they live every day with the threat of deportation.

Old Dominion, Tyler, His Family and His Allegiance to the South.

He has the respect and the allegiance of the staff. As a result, that's why we haven't seen Apple skip a beat.

They took an oath of allegiance.

You owe him your allegiance.

Our allegiance is with thee.

loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person.

You won'twin any allegiance by reminding them that you have an MBA or that your last gigwas at an even bigger company.

"And didn't you swear allegiance to this country when you became a citizen? " she asked.

When our hearts are confused, or encounter difficulties, we often want to find a trusted friend to pledge allegiance to.

She a languid young girl unexpectedly passed righteousness allegiance shire Wang Fu of 100001000 impeded to mail out a letter as him.

Every immigrant, by taking an oath of allegiance to our country, becomes just as just as American as the President.

Pledge of Allegiance for the first time.

did I swear allegiance to him.

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

Money is needed for Kim to buy the allegiance of the elite, and these are the sectors U. N. sanctions are designed to impact.

What is the Pledge of Allegiance?

And as an Egyptian, there are questions over whether he can command full allegiance from the group's Saudi and Yemeni members.

Why do you fear to give your first allegiance to me?

The people you swear allegiance to.

Abel: Do you swear allegiance to the prince of darkness?

In many countries, require students to school every morning before class to swear allegiance to the flag.

They grew up as Americans and pledge allegiance to our flag but without doubt they live every day with the torturing the of deportine.

Hiding his face but signaling his allegiance with his hands, a young gang member is arrested after a fight

In the Declaration of Independence, the American colonists renounced their allegiance to the British Crown

Despite avowed allegiance to the free market system, private businesses are among the strongest opponents of effluent charges

Common allegiance to the crown unifies the British Commonwealth

why close one eye and try to pledge allegiance to the sun

To be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Queen and faithfully observe the laws of Canada

The townspeople and the garrison soldiers HAD no scruples about pledging allegiance to the rebel leader

Verbal expression of agreement or allegiance, unsupported by real conviction or action; hypocritical respect

To which they pledge allegiance

a lasting allegiance to his political party

US Appellate Court Rules Pledge of Allegiance Unconstitutional

Moral Standards, Principles of Allegiance and Forgiving and the Confucian Ethics

The latest film from the Bond franchise raises puzzling questions about the hero's mixed national allegiance

To a different opinion or allegiance:

On the Oath of Allegiance in the Early Zhou Dynasty

Idiotic Slaves of Blind Allegiance to the Master--On Jiao Da and Bao Yong

Research on the Client Allegiance of Sport Shoes Brand

some believed it is the backstage deal on the condition of Song's allegiance to Jin;

Have you ever seen a corporation or financial institution pledge allegiance to the US or take a loyalty oath to our country?

Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance

I pledge allegiance to the underworld

I pledge allegiance to a world of disbelief

to confess all and swear allegiance to the king

that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;

allegiance to one's native land

I Pledge Allegiance to Human Skin

where does my allegiance lie if not here

sasha korjev will be made aware of your allegiance

How to improve the dairy enterprise's client allegiance

Swear allegiance to the government

Differences in religious allegiance played an important part in the unrest which ensued

Just because my brother and I share half our DNA doesn't mean we owe any allegiance or depth of feeling to each other;