noblesse oblige

Phonetic Respelling: [ noh-blesoh-bleezh; French naw-blesaw-bleezh ]

Definition:

n. the obligation of those of high rank to be honorable and generous often used ironically

Sentence:

Noblesse oblige prevented many men from trying to board a life boat.

More example sentences:

Noblesse oblige prevented many men from trying to board a life boat.

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Synonyms:

obligation to act with honor; moral obligation; noble obligation

Antonyms:

treachery

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