merit

MERIT noun

[ C,U ]
 formal uk/ˈmerɪt/ us
good qualities that deserve praise

заслуга, достоинство
His ideas have merit . We debated the merit s of using television in the classroom. Every application has to be judged on its own merit s (= judged by considering the qualities of each).
merit verb [ T ]
 formal uk/ˈmerɪt/ us
to be important enough to receive attention or punishment

заслуживать, быть достойным
Her crimes were serious enough to merit a prison sentence.