Perhaps, then, there are times when noblesse oblige is a better principle than mere populism and compromise
Definition and synonyms of oblige from the online English dictionary from Macmillan Education
oblige
3 to do a service or favour to (someone) she obliged the guest with a song
To do something you feel obligated to do
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Dictionary entry overview: What does oblige mean? • OBLIGE (verb) The verb OBLIGE has 3 senses: 1
provide a service or favor for someone Familiarity information: OBLIGE used as a verb is uncommon
OBLIGE Meaning: to bind by oath, put under moral or legal obligation, devote, from Old French obligier engage ones See definitions of oblige