merits

nounverbattested in dialogue

//ˈmɛɹ.ɪts//

Intrinsic advantages, as opposed to political or procedural advantages.

noun

1
Intrinsic advantages, as opposed to political or procedural advantages.
I was the boss's pet project, but was rejected on the merits.
2
Substance, distinguished from form or procedure.
The merits of the case favored the plaintiffs, but their procedural blunders set them back.
3
Also a form of meritplural of merit

verb

1
Also a form of meritthird-person singular simple present indicative of merit

merge · To combine into a whole.merger · One that merges.merit · A claim to commendation or a reward.

merits · Intrinsic advantages, as opposed to political or procedural advantages.

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