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Vinony

noblesse oblige

noun

  1. the obligation of honorable, generous, and responsible behavior associated with high rank or birth
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Pronunciation: /nəʊˌblɛs ɒˈbliːʒ/ / /noʊˌblɛs əˈbliʒ/

noun

Etymology: Borrowed from French noblesse oblige (literally “nobility obliges”), primarily used as a phrase. See noblesse and obliger.

  1. The honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank; in American English this often includes the expectation of benevolent actions such as helping those less fortunate.