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Noblesse oblige

/nəʊˌblɛs ɒˈbliːʒ/

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.

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noun
  1. 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.

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