PoliticsAugust 22, 2026

fealty

FEE-uhl-tee

Definition

A sense of intense, unwavering allegiance, devotion, or faithfulness to a person or cause.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'fealté,' which comes from the Latin 'fidelitas,' meaning faithfulness. It historically referred to the oath of allegiance a vassal swore to their feudal lord.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the public displays of total loyalty Natalie Harp demonstrated toward Donald Trump, illustrating the nature of his inner circle.

Deleted tweets show Natalie Harp’s zealous support of Trump on January 6

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