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(Entry 1 of 2)

being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
  • the punishment, although harsh, was entirely merited

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merited

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past tense of merit

Synonyms of merited (Entry 2 of 2)

to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)
  • that selfless act of heroism merited a public ceremony to honor the young swimmer

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“Merited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merited. Accessed 23 Oct. 2021.

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