merit
noun
claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth.
meritless
-
a word derived from
merit.
Example Sentences
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The media defendants fought these cases, which most experts viewed as legally meritless.
From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026
JPMorgan Chase has said it investigated the claims and found them meritless.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
The lawsuit is meritless, said the company spokesperson, who added that the harvesting process is subject to strict quality controls and is regularly audited.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
“We stand by our reporting on Kash Patel, and we will vigorously defend The Atlantic and our journalists against this meritless lawsuit,” the publication said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
Therefore his conduct is meritless, but all the meritorious acts of his subjects are done through his authority.
From The Religion of the Samurai A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan by Kaiten Nukariya
