Meritorious

But the case nevertheless is, that those things derive their origin from the proxysm of the crucifixion, and the theory deduced therefrom, which was, that one person could stand in the place of another, and could perform meritorious services for him.

To do good to others is a meritorious act; to hurt others is a sin.

Laszlo received a medal for meritorious service.

The policeman received the Award of Meritorious Service from his grateful department.