01 n. Faithfulness; adherence to right; careful and exact observance of duty, or discharge of obligations.
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Faithfulness; adherence to right; careful and exact observance of duty, or discharge of obligations.“Whose courageous fidelity was proof to all danger.” — Macaulay.“The best security for the fidelity of men is to make interest coincide with duty.” — A. Hamilton.
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Adherence to the marriage contract.“The principal thing required in a witness is fidelity.” — Hooker.