no ‧ blesse o ‧ blige /nəʊˌbles əˈbliːʒ $ noʊ-/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: French ; Origin: 'nobility brings obligations' ]
the idea that people who belong to a high social class should behave in a kind and generous way towards people of a lower social class