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21on the merits — based on the qualities of someone or something, or on the facts of a situation. The mayor makes job appointments only on the merits. Usage notes: used especially in legal decisions: His pardon was granted solely on the merits …
22on the merits — See judgment (merits, judgment on) merits …
23on the merits — See judgment on the merits; merits of case …
24On the merits — refers to a legal decision based on the facts in evidence and the law pertaining to those facts, because the judge considers technical and procedural defenses to be overcome or irrelevant. This is related somewhat to equity, a group of rights and …
25Honorary Medal for Merits toward Museum Collections — Museum Medal Awarded by Kingdom of the Netherlands Type Civil decoration, with degrees gold, silver and bronze …
26treasury of merits — Rom. Cath. Ch. the superabundant store of merits and satisfactions, comprising those of Christ, the Virgin Mary, and the saints. Also called treasury of the Church. [1920 25] * * * …
27on its merits — adverb Considering only intrinsic good points and bad points, without prejudice or other considerations, such as procedural ones. The proposal should be discussed on its merits …
28hearing on the merits — index action (proceeding) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
29failure otherwise than upon merits — Phrase imports some action by court by which plaintiff is defeated without a trial upon the merits; e.g. judgment on pleadings, summary judgment …
30failure otherwise than upon merits — Phrase imports some action by court by which plaintiff is defeated without a trial upon the merits; e.g. judgment on pleadings, summary judgment …