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Meaning of more honored in the breach | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Justifiably violated; endowing greater moral standing to those who disobey. (of a rule, custom, etc.)
Frequently or usually broken in practice, with obedience being the exception. (of a rule, custom, etc.)

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

more is more more like more like it more money than brains more money than sense more plates, more dates