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Definition on () merit in British English

on () merit

phrase
1

according only to how good someone or something is, not for any other reason

Example

The successful candidate will be chosen on merit alone.

Example

We should judge her on her own merits rather than on her father's position in the company.

Synonyms and related words
according to under by by
Definition on () merit in British English