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Noun Concept
Categories: Feudalism, French words and phrases, Mottos, Nobility
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noblesse oblige  Nobility obligates  Nobility obliges  noblese oblige  Nobless oblige
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The obligation of those of high rank to be honorable and generous (often used ironically) WordNet 3.0
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The obligation of those of high rank to be honorable and generous (often used ironically) WordNet 3.0
The obligation of those of high rank to be honorable and generous Open English WordNet
Noblesse oblige is a French expression that means that nobility extends beyond mere entitlement, requiring people who hold such status to fulfill social responsibilities; the term retains the same meaning in English. Wikipedia
French phrase meaning "nobility obliges". Wikipedia Disambiguation
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. Wiktionary
The honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank. Wiktionary (translation)
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duty
USAGE DOMAIN
French
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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noblesse oblige
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noblesse oblige
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Noblesse oblige
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noblesse oblige
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Nobility obligates, Nobility obliges, noblese oblige, Nobless oblige, Noblesse Oblige, Noblesse obligé, Noblis oblige

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