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merit
(redirected from judging on its merits)

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on its (own) merits
based on considering which person or thing has the best qualities. Judge the product on its own merits and not on any advertising claims.

on the merits

based on the qualities of someone or something, or on the facts of a situation. The mayor makes job appointments only on the merits.
Usage notes: used especially in legal decisions: His pardon was granted solely on the merits.


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