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meritorious
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meri·to·ri·ous (mer′i tôr′ē əs)
adjective
having merit; deserving reward, praise, etc.
Etymology: ME < L meritorius, bringing in money < meritus: see merit
Related Forms:
- meritoriously mer′i·to′·ri·ously adverb
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