the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward:composers of outstanding merit
[count noun] a good feature or point:the relative merits of both approaches have to be considered
[count noun] a pass grade in an examination denoting above-average performance:if you expect to pass, why not go for a merit or a distinction?Compare with distinction.
(merits) Law the intrinsic rights and wrongs of a case, outside of any other considerations:a plaintiff who has a good arguable case on the merits
(merits) Theology good deeds entitling someone to a future reward from God.
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deserve or be worthy of (reward, punishment, or attention):the results have been encouraging enough to merit further investigation
judge (or consider) something on its merits
assess something solely with regard to its intrinsic quality rather than other external factors:a proposal should be judged on its merits when it comes forward for approval
