on its merits
By intrinsic worth
On its merits means judged by its inherent qualities rather than by external factors like reputation, politics, or personal connections.
A case decided on its merits is evaluated based on the evidence and arguments presented, not procedural technicalities.
A proposal considered on its merits gets a fair hearing regardless of who proposed it.
The phrase implies objective, unbiased assessment.
- factsVerifiable pieces of truth
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- fairnessJust and equal treatment
- appraisalEstimation of worth
- logicScience of valid reasoning
weigh the evidence · critique · face value · stand alone · neutrality · blind review · even-handedness · level playing field · without prejudice · dispassion · impartiality · balance · review · proof · substantiation · rationale · deliberation · reasoning
on its meritswith prejudice
Dismissal preventing refiling
unfairly · unjustly · corruptly · arbitrarily · capriciously
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