What does the cryptic crossword clue "Noble argument against valuable item being returned (8)" mean?

The definition is "Noble". The wordplay uses a reversal. CON (synonym="CON") + ASSET (reversal="ASSET") = CONTESSA; definition: "Noble" The answer is CONTESSA.

Noble argument against valuable item being returned (8)

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