on its merits

prepositional phrase

Considering only intrinsic good points and bad points, without prejudice or other considerations, such as procedural ones.

“The proposal should be discussed on its merits.”

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. idiomaticConsidering only intrinsic good points and bad points, without prejudice or other considerations, such as procedural ones.

    The proposal should be discussed on its merits.

Translations

Finnish omien ansioiden perusteella
  • omien ansioiden perusteellaconsidering vital points
Italian in base a merito
  • in base a meritoconsidering vital points
Russian по́ существу́
  • по́ существу́ (pó suščestvú)considering vital points
Cite this entry
APA

on its merits. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20its%20merits

MLA

“on its merits.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20its%20merits. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “on its merits,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20its%20merits.

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