Definition of noblesse oblige Noblesse oblige

no•blesse o•blige

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What does noblesse oblige mean?

Noun
noblesse oblige - the obligation of those of high rank to be honorable and generous (often used ironically)
		duty, responsibility, obligation work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons; "the duties of the job"

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noblesse oblige (Noun)
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.