merits

/ ˈmɛrɪts /

plural noun

1. the actual and intrinsic rights and wrongs of an issue, esp in a law case, as distinct from extraneous matters and technicalities
2. on its merits
   on the intrinsic qualities or virtues

Example Sentences

But several parents and other adults in the Moreno Valley community said that Perez’s inappropriate and racially charged outburst merits serious disciplinary action.

From Los Angeles Times

And Ocasio-Cortez has outsider credibility that other potential candidates—Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, all of whom have their merits but are, at heart, professional-class overachievers—do not.

From Slate

Now, on the merits, Ocasio-Cortez is more well known nationally than O’Rourke was, has a more substantive legislative record than he did, would likely find it easier than he did to raise money, and has a more established identity.

From Slate

Whatever the policy merits are, it doesn’t appear to be benefiting Democrats politically.

From Los Angeles Times

Elsewhere a long table populated with party strategists, consultants and media figures such as Puck founding partner Baratunde Thurston and “The View” alumnus Abby Huntsman debated the merits of red and blue mirages, in front of a classic red barn.

From Salon

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