Definition of on merit
: on a person's having the required skills or qualifications
Hiring decisions are based entirely on merit.
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“On merit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20merit. Accessed 8 Dec. 2021.
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