Allegiance vs. Devotion

Allegiancenoun

Loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler.

Allegiancenoun

The tie or obligation, implied or expressed, which a subject owes to his sovereign or government; the duty of fidelity to one's king, government, or state.

Allegiancenoun

Devotion; loyalty; as, allegiance to science.

Allegiancenoun

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action;

Allegiancenoun

the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign)

Allegiance

An allegiance is a duty of fidelity said to be owed, or freely committed, by the people, subjects or citizens to their state or sovereign.

Devotionnoun

(uncountable) The act or state of devoting or being devoted.

Devotionnoun

(uncountable) Feeling of strong or fervent affection; dedication

Devotionnoun

(uncountable) Religious veneration, zeal, or piety.

Devotionnoun

A prayer often found in the plural

Devotionnoun

Religious offerings; alms.

Devotionnoun

The act of devoting; consecration.

Devotionnoun

The state of being devoted; addiction; eager inclination; strong attachment love or affection; zeal; especially, feelings toward God appropriately expressed by acts of worship; devoutness.

Devotionnoun

Act of devotedness or devoutness; manifestation of strong attachment; act of worship; prayer.

Devotionnoun

Disposal; power of disposal.

Devotionnoun

A thing consecrated; an object of devotion.

Devotionnoun

feelings of ardent love;

Devotionnoun

commitment to some purpose;

Devotionnoun

religious zeal; willingness to serve God

Devotionnoun

(usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently);