Allegiance means loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Explanation:
Always defending your friend and looking out for his/her best interests is an example of allegiance to your friend. Loyalty or the obligation of loyalty, as to a nation, sovereign, or cause.
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