Allegiance
Allegiance noun - Adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty.
Support and allegiance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Support" instead a noun "Allegiance".
Support
Support noun - A structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else.
Allegiance and support are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Allegiance" instead a noun "Support".
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Only Serves for Life: When Isard tries to recruit Admiral Krennel to her side, he says that he's pledged his support for General Carvin, and that his allegiance is for life.
Source: Comic Book / X-Wing Series - Allegiance averted this — the game is so good, that it has lasted for ten years thanks to its fans despite Microsoft dropping all support for it soon after its original commercial release.
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The Junsatsushi do everything that the metsuke did (except instead of arresting enemy agents, they bribe them to retire), and they also convert provinces to support their ruling clan, and can convince provinces to pledge allegiance to their clan (which can conquer minor clans without a fight).
Source: Video Game / Total War: Shogun 2
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