Noble standards (6)
I believe the answer is:
ideals
'noble standards' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ideals that I've seen before include "Models, exemplars" , "Bad ladies have high principles" , "100%? > 10 out out of 10? > With capital, more would want these" , "Highest standards, model objectives" , "Standards of excellence" .)