noblesse oblige [noh-bles oh-bleezh; French naw-bles aw-bleezh]
noun 1. the moral obligation of those of high birth, powerful social position, etc., to act with honor, kindliness, generosity, etc.
This nation was founded by people who categorically rejected the idea of nobility, of a “special” class, of “royal birthright” to...
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