loy·al·ty
Pronunciation:
\'lo'i(-ə)l-tē\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural loy·al·ties
Etymology:
alteration of Middle English leawte, lewte, from Anglo-French lealté, leauté, from leal, leial loyal
Date:
15th century
: the quality or state or an instance of being loyal