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Merits

//ˈmɛɹ.ɪts// noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    plural of merit form-of, plural
  2. 2
    Intrinsic advantages, as opposed to political or procedural advantages.

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

  3. 3
    Substance, distinguished from form or procedure.

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

Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of merit form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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