Worthy of ennoblement, do we hear? (8)

I believe the answer is:

laudable

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'worthy' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for laudable that I've seen before include "Meritorious" , "Praiseworthy, commendable" , "Good enough to praise" , "Worthy of high praise" , "Excellent" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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