(chiefly US, law) Referring to a judgment, decision, or ruling of a court whose decision rests upon the law as it applies to the particular evidence and facts presented in the case.

Fully merited, richly deserved, well-earned.

(idiomatic) Considering only intrinsic good points and bad points, without prejudice or other considerations, such as procedural ones.

plural of figure of merit

a numerical value used in comparing the quality or performance of different methods, systems, or devices.

(economics) A commodity that an individual or society should have on the basis of some concept of need, rather than ability and willingness to pay.

plural of merit good

(Tibetan Buddhism) a pictorial representation, usually represented on a thangka, of the triratna and lama for the purpose of veneration when taking Refuge.

plural of merit field

plural of merit badge