"Merited" means something that is deserved or earned based on one's actions, qualities, or behavior. It can refer to praise, rewards, recognition, or consequences that are justified and appropriate.
The adjective for of the noun merit is merited (such as a merited honor).
ferreted, merited
The past tense of merit is merited.
From Merriam Webster: 1 a: the maintenance or administration of what is just especially by the impartial adjustment of conflicting claims or the assignment of merited rewards or punishments b: judge c: the administration of law ; especially : the establishment or determin. E=WHAT DOES JUSTICE MEAN?
acclaim
Acquisition is merited or deserved. Take over is an act of thievery.
Ownership can not be merited through false capital and it is warranted for falsifying identity of an individual who has/have/had no capital.
Colleges with only merited students are the best, seats for money is worst.
While unofficially recorded by any merited-authority people have been able to gleek substantial distances including 15 feet!
well-earned, fitting, due, earned, justified, merited, proper, warranted
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Dwight David Eisenhower, 34th presidentBecause their size, population and importance to the Nation merited representation as full members of the Union.