graciousness in defeat theme

Someone accepts a defeat with dignity.

Examples

Dr. James Moriarty conceded defeat with impeccable Victorian poise in tng2x03 "Elementary, Dear Data".

2 total · 2 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
movie: Mrs. Miniver (1942) minor Lady Beldon swallowed her pride and awarded Mr. Ballard the trophy for the best rose, which he had named in honor of the titular Mrs. Miniver.
tng2x03 minor The sentient hologram James Moriarty took being outsmarted by Picard well, and accepted to be stored in computer memory until such time as Federation scientists could figure out how to free him from the confines of the holodeck.