merit
US /ˈmer.ɪt/
UK /ˈmer.ɪt/
1.
the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
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The proposal has considerable merit.
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Her work is of outstanding merit.
1.
deserve or be worthy of (something, especially reward, punishment, or attention)
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The case does not merit further investigation.
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His actions merit a severe reprimand.