merits

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/ˈmɛɹ.ɪts/

noun

Intrinsic advantages, as opposed to political or procedural advantages.

“I was the boss's pet project, but was rejected on the merits.”

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of merit
  2. Intrinsic advantages, as opposed to political or procedural advantages.

    I was the boss's pet project, but was rejected on the merits.

  3. lawSubstance, distinguished from form or procedure.

    The merits of the case favored the plaintiffs, but their procedural blunders set them back.

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of merit

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
utility

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

mistersmitertrisem
Cite this entry
APA

merits. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/merits

MLA

“merits.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/merits. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “merits,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/merits.

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