ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Merits

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmɛɹ.ɪts/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Merits is a noun meaning plural of merit.

Meaning

plural of merit.

More Meanings

  1. Intrinsic advantages, as opposed to political or procedural advantages.
  2. (law) Substance, distinguished from form or procedure.
  3. third-person singular simple present indicative of merit

Example Sentences

I was the boss's pet project, but was rejected on the merits.
The merits of the case favored the plaintiffs, but their procedural blunders set them back.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include meritoriousness, deservingness, deserve, virtue, rate, validity.

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