• Merits

    Pronunciation

    Noun

    plural

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

    Derived terms

    Verb

    1. merits

      (third-person singular of merit)
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