Translation
loyal, faithful, fair
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Word origin
From Old French leial, from Latin legalis ('legal, lawful'), from lex ('law'). English 'loyal' and 'legal' are doublets.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- legalis
- English cognates
- loyal, legal, royal
Grammar
Examples
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He is a loyal friend who has never betrayed me.
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The dog stayed loyal to his master.
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The match was fair and without incident.
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She stayed loyal to her company for twenty years.
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Fair competition benefits consumers.
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