more honored in the breach

Meaning

Phrase

Justifiably violated; endowing greater moral standing to those who disobey.

Origin

in "Hamlet," act 1, scene 4:
: But to my mind, though I am native here
: And to the manner born, it is a custom
: More honored in the breach than the observance.

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