more honored in the breach

phrase

(of a rule, custom, etc.) Justifiably violated; endowing greater moral standing to those who disobey.

Some rules are more honored in the breach than in the observance.

意味（1）

(of a rule, custom, etc.) Justifiably violated; endowing greater moral standing to those who disobey.

意味（2）

(of a rule, custom, etc.) Frequently or usually broken in practice, with obedience being the exception.