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The definition of meritorious is something that has value or that is deserving of praise or rewards.

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A lawsuit that actually makes a valid legal claim for which the plaintiff should recover compensation is an example of a meritorious lawsuit.
A valiant effort for which you are rewarded with a certificate of participation for trying so hard is an example of a meritorious effort.

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See meritorious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having merit; deserving reward, praise, etc.

Origin: ME < L meritorius, bringing in money < meritus: see merit

Related Forms:

meritoriously adverb

See meritorious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Deserving reward or praise; having merit.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin meritōrius, earning money

Origin: , from meritus

Origin: , past participle of merēre, to earn; see merit

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Related Forms:

merˌi·toˈri·ous·ly adverb

merˌi·toˈri·ous·ness noun

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