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   merits
   merit, merits 1. Superior quality or worth; excellence; to consider a proposal on its merits: 'She had a proposal of some merit; however, he had an ill-advised plan without merit.' 2. A quality deserving praise or approval; virtue: 'This merits closer inspection.' 3. Value that deserves respect an...
   Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/3580/
   
   
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   Merits
   This word is used principally in matters of defence. A defence upon the merits, is one that rests upon the justice of the cause, and not upon technical grounds only; there is, therefore, a difference between a good defence, which may be technical or not, and a defence on the merits.
   Found op http://www.lectlaw.com/def2/m107.htm
   
   
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   merits
   1) Brownie points 2) Camel alternatives 3) Deserves 4) Earns 5) Good points 6) Good qualities 7) Has coming 8) Intrinsic worth 9) Is worthy of 10) Rates 11) Requirements for some badges 12) Strong points 13) U...
   Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/merits/1
   
   

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