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[[File:Baron Havola.jpg|thumb|The disgraced Baron of Havola]] | [[File:Baron Havola.jpg|thumb|The disgraced Baron of Havola]] | ||
In the legal terminology of [[Westarctica]], a '''disgraced noble''' is a member of the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica|Hereditary Nobility]] who has fallen | In the legal terminology of [[Westarctica]], a '''disgraced noble''' is a member of the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica|Hereditary Nobility]] (only) who has fallen out of favor with the reigning Grand Duke as a result of some intentional action on the noble's part. Although it is not a desirable condition to find oneself in, the government of Westarctica considers it a "slap on the wrist" that will encourage a noble to try harder to embody the ideals of the nobility and somehow make amends for his/ her actions. | ||
=="Disgraced" vs. "Disbarred"== | =="Disgraced" vs. "Disbarred"== | ||
A disgraced noble is permitted to retain their citizenship in Westarctica and in most cases | A disgraced noble is permitted to retain their citizenship in Westarctica and in most cases are also allowed to retain their title(s), although these may be reduced in status. On the contrary, a noble who has been [[disbarred]] is stripped of his or her titles offices, and citizenship, and is immediately subject to exile from Westarctica. | ||
The condition of being ''disgraced'' is considered temporary, as a noble could undertake constructive actions to | The condition of being ''disgraced'' is considered temporary, as it allows that a noble could undertake constructive actions to regain the favor and respect of the Grand Duke, and hence work their way into his "good graces." The condition of being ''disbarred'' is intended to be permanent and there is no expectation of the noble ever returning to Westarctica. | ||
The condition of being ''disbarred'' is permanent and there is no expectation of the noble ever returning to | |||
==Disgraced nobles== | ==Disgraced nobles== | ||
Only two nobles have ever suffered the indignity of being | Only two nobles have ever suffered the indignity of being disgraced. The specific disgraceful actions they may have taken have never been revealed publicly. One of these is the former [[Baron of Havola]]. | ||
[[Category:Peerage of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Peerage of Westarctica]] |
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