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
Example Sentences
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But others question the effectiveness of the California’s good-government reforms and merits of the self-glorification that followed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
"Judges need reliable scientific information about climate change so that they can evaluate those cases on their merits," she told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Ms. Williamson filed a complaint with the Connecticut State Board of Labor Relations, alleging the union had violated its duty of fair representation, but the board dismissed it without considering the merits of her claims.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
In response, a Lilly spokesperson said: “Rather than compete on the merits of its products, Novo is asking a court to stop Lilly from communicating the results of that trial.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Most of the judges,” and here, Bagman gave Karkaroff a very nasty look, “feel that this shows moral fiber and merits full marks. However . Mr. Potter’s score is forty-five points.”
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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