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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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: reward or punishment due
: the qualities or actions that constitute the basis of one's deserts
: a praiseworthy quality : virtue
: to be worthy of or entitled or liable to : earn
: to be entitled to reward or honor
: deserve
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