noblesse oblige









noblesse oblige


noun

  1. the moral obligation of those of high birth, powerful social position, etc., to act with honor, kindliness, generosity, etc.

noun

  1. often ironic the supposed obligation of nobility to be honourable and generous

The belief that the wealthy and privileged are obliged to help those less fortunate. From French, meaning “nobility obligates.”

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