merits

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

form-of plural

Japanese Meaning

「merits」は「merit」の複数形。 / 内在的な利点、長所（政治的または手続き的なものに対する、固有の優位性を指す）。 / （法の文脈で）形式や手続きと区別される実質的な内容・本質。

She carefully listed the merits of each proposal before making her decision.

彼女は決定を下す前に、各提案の利点を注意深く列挙した。

Sense（1）

plural of merit

Sense（2）

Intrinsic advantages, as opposed to political or procedural advantages.

I was the boss's pet project, but was rejected on the merits.

Sense（3）

(law) Substance, distinguished from form or procedure.

The merits of the case favored the plaintiffs, but their procedural blunders set them back.