"more honored in the breach" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Etymology: Coined by William Shakespeare in 1602 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. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|William Shakespeare|in=1602}} Coined by William Shakespeare in 1602 Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} more honored in the breach
  1. Justifiably violated; endowing greater moral standing to those who disobey. (of a rule, custom, etc.)
    Sense id: en-more_honored_in_the_breach-en-phrase-HDzrZ8pu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 67 33 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 75 25 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 80 20
  2. Frequently or usually broken in practice, with obedience being the exception. (of a rule, custom, etc.) Related terms: honor in the breach, to the manner born
    Sense id: en-more_honored_in_the_breach-en-phrase-7eq5wAX6
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