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Allegiance from kings maybe after change of direction? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

loyalty

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'allegiance' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for loyalty that I've seen before include "Allegiance, commitment" , "Dedication" , "Fidelity, allegiance" , "Firm allegiance" , "Faithfully allegiance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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