Definition of "loyal" []

• Steadfast in allegiance to one's homeland, government, or sovereign. (adjective)
• Faithful to a person, ideal, custom, cause, or duty. (adjective)
• Of, relating to, or marked by loyalty. See Synonyms at faithful. (adjective)

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• "Their capacity to love wholly, and unquestionable, and remain loyal is beyond any animal; indeed, in many cases, it is beyond many humans."
• "All of the above being said in the original meaning of the term loyal opposition, it meant the opposition was constructive in its criticism and suggestions."
• "As for those who claimed 'GWB is not my president' and stayed the term loyal opposition is obviously lost them."