merits
Britishplural noun
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the actual and intrinsic rights and wrongs of an issue, esp in a law case, as distinct from extraneous matters and technicalities
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on the intrinsic qualities or virtues
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Judicial education that accurately conveys the state of the science to judges equips them to evaluate expert testimony and evidence independently and on the merits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
On the merits, the policy is a dog.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
"I think this is an important distinction that merits continued study, as it appears that increased autophagy flux may be good in younger people yet problematic in older people," said Kumsta.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
He genuinely believed a book should sell itself on its merits, not on advertising promotions or the author’s personality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
On my left, two hulking giants have a very polite discussion about the literary merits of Hemingway.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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