1. Plural of fealty; the loyalty and allegiance owed by a vassal to a feudal lord.
Usage: historical; often used in medieval contexts
2. Plural of fealty; faithful or loyal devotion to a person, cause, or principle.
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Medieval knights swore fealties to their lords in elaborate ceremonies.
• The nobles pledged their fealties to the new king.
• His fealties were divided between his family and his country.
• The contract outlined the fealties expected of each party.
• She maintained her fealties to the organization despite its challenges.
• Ancient texts describe the fealties owed in feudal societies.
• Their competing fealties created a conflict of interest.