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Noblesse Oblige

see synonyms of noblesse oblige

Noun

1. noblesse oblige

the obligation of those of high rank to be honorable and generous (often used ironically)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Noblesse Oblige

see synonyms of noblesse oblige
noun
often ironic
the supposed obligation of nobility to be honourable and generous

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Noblesse Oblige

see synonyms of noblesse oblige
the inferred obligation of people of high rank or social position to behave nobly or kindly toward others

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Noblesse Oblige

see synonyms of noblesse oblige
n.
Benevolent, honorable behavior considered to be the responsibility of persons of high birth or rank.

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