"on the merits" meaning in English

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Adverb

Head templates: {{head|en|adverb}} on the merits
  1. (chiefly US, law) Referring to a judgment, decision, or ruling of a court whose decision rests upon the law as it applies to the particular evidence and facts presented in the case. Tags: US Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-on_the_merits-en-adv-KCqcYx9h Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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