Resolute, loyal (7)
I believe the answer is:
staunch
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">I believe this clue is a double definition.<br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">resolute</span>' is the first definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">loyal</span>' is the second definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for staunch that I've seen before include "Sturdy" , "Plug" , "Loyal; restrict (a flow of blood)" , "Stout" , "Hun acts in firm and loyal way" .)