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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After conducting an initial assessment, the UK NCP has decided the complaint merits further consideration and will now offer mediation to both parties.
From BBC
Asked if he would make the same decision again, Guildford said: "We're not an organisation that doesn't learn from things, and we treat each event on its own merits."
From BBC
More scrutiny on Wilcox means more scrutiny placed on the merits of Manchester United hiring so many staff who have worked at Manchester City.
From BBC
Sen. Kelly vowed to fight the proceedings, and don’t be surprised if he keeps his pension on the merits.
Under-16s and parents are divided over the merits of evicting youth from their online lives.
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