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merits - What does it mean?

Definition of 'merits'

English

Noun

(head)
  • Intrinsic advantages, as opposed to political or procedural advantages.
  • I was the boss's pet project, but was rejected on the merits .
  • (legal) Substance, distinguished from form or procedure.
  • The merits of the case favored the plaintiffs, but their procedural blunders set them back.

    Derived terms

    * on its merits

    Verb

    (head)
  • (merit)
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