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point of honor

American  

noun

  1. an issue that affects one's honor, reputation, etc..

    It was a point of honor with him to avenge any insult to his family.


Etymology

Origin of point of honor

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

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That’s a point of honor for Lee, who called it a “humbling moment” following the Thursday vote.

From Slate Jun. 18, 2021

It's apparently a point of honor among some corporations to be named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 27, 2014

They are all rather understated, as if the actresses regarded it as a point of honor never to block the view of their characters.

From New York Times Mar. 31, 2014

So it became a point of honor to find a version of Dickens' classic that would resonate for my son and his generation, just as Sim's film had once done for me.

From Salon Dec. 25, 2009

It was not only a point of honor, he’d said, it was also a matter of having to go because his face was Japanese.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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