"beau geste" meaning in English

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          "ref": "1920, “The Zionist Congresses”, in G. W. Prothero, editor, Zionism:",
          "text": "Chamberlain's offer was enthusiastically welcomed by a section of the Zionists and by all with gratitude. It was a beau geste on the part of the Government, and a recognition that Herzl and his following were regarded seriously in serious quarters.",
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          "text": "Real estate ventures provide opportunities for beau gestes that result in comfort and convenience.",
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          "text": "In a magnificent beau geste, the destroyer, hopelessly trapped, turned as if to flee, threw out a smoke screen, and when the [enemy ship] charged into it, rammed her at flank speed […]",
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        "A gracious gesture, noble in form but often futile or meaningless in substance."
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          "english": "fake benevolence",
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          "english": "an honourable deed",
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