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    [Noun]  | "mer*it" | \ ˈmer-ət \


    1: a praiseworthy quality : virtue

    2: character or conduct deserving reward, honor, or esteem; also : achievement

    3: a person's qualities, actions, etc. regarded as indicating what the person deserves to receive


    Origin: 13th century ;

     Middle English, from Anglo-French merite, from Latin meritum, from neuter of meritus, past participle of merēre to deserve, earn; akin to Greek meiresthai to receive as one's portion, meros part;

    [Verb]  | "merit" 


    1: to be worthy of or entitled or liable to : earn

    2: deserve

    3: to be entitled to reward or honor


    Origin: 1526 ;

     Middle French meriter, from merite {see: |merit:1|merit:1};

    [Noun phrase]  | "treasury of merits" 


    1: the superabundant satisfaction of Christ for human sins and the excess of merit of the saints which according to Roman Catholic theology is effective for salvation of others and is available for dispensation through indulgences


    Origin: 1636 ;

    [Noun phrase]  | "Legion of Merit" 


    1: a U.S. military decoration awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services


    Origin: 1942 ;

    [Idiom]  | "on one's own merits" 


    1: according to one's skills and one's good and bad qualities

    [Noun]  | "merits" 


    1: a quality that gives something special worth;


      * e.g., " ... this mystery novel at least has the merit of an original plot "





    [Noun]  | "merit" 


    1: a quality that gives something special worth;


      * e.g., " ... this mystery novel at least has the merit of an original plot "





    2: the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities;


      * e.g., " ... that idea has some merit, so let's explore it "



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    [Verb]  | "merits" 


    1: to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment);


      * e.g., " ... that selfless act of heroism merited a public ceremony to honor the young swimmer "



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    [Verb]  | "merit" 


    1: to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment);


      * e.g., " ... that selfless act of heroism merited a public ceremony to honor the young swimmer "



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     [ "Merit" ]

    1: “She who is beloved” Usually a very smart, attractive , intelligent and honest creative persons with the universe inside of them because a Merit will always have an idea about anything in the world, they are full of ideas, they are very social and jovial, they love music and musical devices, they are also very religious, They don’t fake affections, they have good taste which is why they are willing to earn everything they want. They are bold and outspoken and knows how to get what they want. They value loyalty and respect, They are trustworthy and reliable and they would never forgive betrayal. They make the best relatives best friends, great team members and life partners too, They are a perfect blend of sophistication mixed with hood, do yourself a favor by Getting a Merit in your life .

      * e.g.,  ...  As goofy as a Merit . 

     [ "Merit" ]

    1: Dart, boggie, cig

      * e.g.,  ... Nick: “I’m gonna go clear my head outside and smoke a quick merit.” 

     [ "Merit" ]

    1: A girl who has a lovely charakter and is very loyal if you are with her !

      * e.g.,  ... Do you believe Merit did that ? 


     [ "Merit" ]

    2: P.S. I love you Merit !

      * e.g.,  ... No, she is way to loyal for that ! 


     [ "Merit" ]

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     [ "Merit" ]

    1: What a plan usualy has before being executed. The success of the plan reveals wether or not it had merit. If the plan was succesful, the person who concieved the plan is to thank, if un-successful, the plan had merit.

      * e.g.,  ... Joe: That's the last time we follow your plan durring a paintball match. 

     [ "Merit Bean" ]

    1: Merit Bean: The OG Big Guy, the dictator of skiing, the greatest man to slurp around the world. Driving Porsches, riding horses. Cashing checks and having sex.

      * e.g.,  ... Hey Merit Bean, you're a big guy! 

     [ "az merit" ]

    1: The dumbest standardized test. Designed for octopus.

      * e.g.,  ... Az merit can burn in hell 

     [ "Merit System" ]

    1: A system or policy whereby people are promoted or rewarded on the basis of ability and achievement rather than because of seniority, quotas, patronage, or the like.

     [ "merit badging" ]

    1: The act of masturbating using a pack of girl scout cookies.

      * e.g.,  ... Dude, stop merit badging and get your ass over here! 

     [ "Highly Merited" ]

    1: of great worth; having earned the respect of many

      * e.g.,  ... You have to meet Brad, he's highly merited. 

     [ "dubious merit" ]

    1: Unknown/ uncertain positive outcome.

      * e.g.,  ... People are less likely to commit acts of dubious merit as opposed to unambiguous ones. 


     [ "dubious merit" ]

    2: Where there is questionable good.

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