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"nobility" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often peerage (7 letters).
Definitions
the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
Word origin
From Old French nobilité, from Latin nobilitas. Equivalent to noble + -ity.
Used in a sentence
“The castle was once home to the Scottish nobility.”
“Titles of nobility were passed down through generations.”
“He displayed nobility of character when helping his rivals.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Aristocratic rank”8 letters
02“High social rank”8 letters
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