partial allegiance
[PAR-shul uh-LEJ-uns]
nounpl: partial allegiances
lealdade parcial
1. incomplete or divided loyalty or commitment to a person, organization, cause, or nation
The diplomat's partial allegiance to both countries created a conflict of interest.
A lealdade parcial do diplomata a ambos os países criou um conflito de interesses.
2. loyalty that is conditional, limited in scope, or shared between multiple entities
Employees sometimes have partial allegiance when working for competing clients simultaneously.
Funcionários às vezes têm lealdade parcial ao trabalhar para clientes concorrentes simultaneamente.
3. a political or legal concept where citizenship or loyalty is not absolute or exclusive
Dual citizenship often involves partial allegiance to each nation of citizenship.
A dupla cidadania frequentemente envolve lealdade parcial a cada nação de cidadania.
This term is frequently encountered in Brazilian legal, diplomatic, and corporate contexts, particularly regarding dual citizenship and immigration law. In the United States, it gained prominence in historical contexts (e.g., questioning of immigrant loyalty) and modern discussions about corporate ethics and conflicts of interest. The concept reflects tensions between individual freedom and institutional demands for loyalty.
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