fidelity
fi.del.i.ty \f*-'del-*t-e-, fi--\ n [ME fidelite, fr. MF fidelite`, fr. L
fidelitat-, fidelit]as, fr. fidelis faithful, fr. fides faith - more at
BIDE 1a: the quality or state of being faithful 1b: accuracy in details :
EXACTNESS 2: the degree to which an electronic device (as a radio or
phonograph) accu rately reproduces its effect (as sound)ETY: FIDELITY
implies strict and continuing faithfulness to an obligation, trust, or
duty; ALLEGIANCE suggests an adherence like that of a medieval vassal to
his lord or of a citizen to his country; FEALTY implies a fidelity
acknowledged by the individual and as compelling as a sworn vow; LOYALTY
implies a faithfulness that is steadfast in the face of any temptation to
renounce, desert, or betray; DEVOTION stresses zeal and service amounting
to self-dedication; PIETY stresses fidelity to obligations regarded as
natural and fundamental and the observance of duties required by such
fidelity SYN syn ALLEGIANCE, FEALTY, LOYALTY, DEVOTION, PI