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LOCAL ALLEGIANCE

\lˈə͡ʊkə͡l ɐlˈiːd͡ʒəns], \lˈə‍ʊkə‍l ɐlˈiːd‍ʒəns], \l_ˈəʊ_k_əl ɐ_l_ˈiː_dʒ_ə_n_s]\

Definitions of LOCAL ALLEGIANCE

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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That measure of obedience which is due from a subject of one government to another government, within whose territory he is temporarily resident.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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