Used in historical or fantasy settings related to knights, lords, and monarchs. The knight professed his fealty to the queen in a grand ceremony.
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Ceremony and Vows
'Fealty' often entails a formal oath or ceremony, signifying a binding commitment. He took an oath of fealty to the guild, vowing to uphold its values.
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Not Synonymous with Friendship
Fealty implies a hierarchical relationship, not necessarily a friendship or equal partnership. As a vassal, his fealty to the lord was about duty, not personal affection.