An obligation of loyalty or fidelity and the observance of such an obligation.
A conviction about abstractions, ideas, or beliefs, without empirical evidence, experience, or observation.
A religious or spiritual belief system.
A trust or confidence in the intentions or abilities of a person, object, or ideal from prior empirical evidence.
The task of ensuring obedience to the law.
The various government agencies, regarded collectively, involved in the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals.