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merits
noun(mer-it)
reward or punishment due
merits
noun(mer-it)
the qualities or actions that constitute the basis of one's deserts
merits
noun(mer-it)
a praiseworthy quality : virtue
merits
verb(mer-it)
to be worthy of or entitled or liable to : earn
merits
verb(mer-it)
to be entitled to reward or honor
merits
verb(mer-it)
deserve
merits
noun phrase(mer-it)
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
merits
idiom(mer-it)
according to one's skills and one's good and bad qualities
merits
noun phrase(mer-it)
a U.S. military decoration awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services

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