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allegiance; obedience; submission
敗将は勝者に恭順の意を示した。
The defeated general showed his allegiance to the victor.
恭順を誓い城門を開いて降伏した。
They pledged allegiance and opened the gates to surrender.
朝廷への恭順が藩の存続を左右した。
Allegiance to the imperial court determined the clan's survival.