on its merits

Idioms  

1. Also,. With regard only to the intrinsic quality of something or someone. For example, Who supports it doesn't matter; we have to consider the idea solely on its merits, or The agency doesn't care about her references but wants to hire candidates according to their merits. [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

His valor is worth remembering on its merits, and the history is instructive about the threats now facing the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

A group of 63 parliamentarians petitioned the court, which said in a statement that the law was suspended pending a ruling on its merits.

From Barron's

Article 35 of the NBA constitution says the commissioner has the power to "direct the dismissal and perpetual disqualification" of any player "offering, agreeing, conspiring, aiding or attempting to cause any game of basketball to result otherwise than on its merits".

From BBC

"Each submission is evaluated on its merits, and decisions regarding subsequent action are made in accordance with investigative standards and the relevance of the information to the established facts."

From BBC

An attorney for the school district noted that the Monday ruling is a preliminary injunction and the case has yet to be heard on its merits.

From Los Angeles Times