1. A situation where one's allegiance, commitment, or support is split between two or more competing interests, people, or groups
The ambassador felt divided loyalty between her home country and her adopted nation.
A embaixadora sentiu uma lealdade dividida entre seu país de origem e sua nação adotiva.
2. Conflicting obligations or commitments that create uncertainty about where one's true allegiance lies
His divided loyalty between family and career caused him constant stress.
Sua lealdade dividida entre família e carreira causava-lhe estresse constante.