point of honor

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of point of honor¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

“The canal has become an almost historical point of honor. Haitians want to make it clear that they are a nation that will not allow themselves to be humiliated by their neighbor.”

From Seattle Times

The atlas was a great federal achievement, when that was still a point of honor — 84 agencies, led by the Interior Department, contributed.

From Washington Post

Ms. Trotta said the church made it a “point of honor” not to proselytize to newly arrived migrants.

From New York Times

“I make it a point of honor never to write down to a child,” she explained to a friend.

From New York Times

Since they had married, it was a point of honor between them that Lillian serve grits and Bull refuse to eat them.

From Literature