“He sailed through the entire course without a single demerit against him, graduating second in a class of forty-six.”

“The book has one glaring demerit, which is that it is extremely difficult to read.”

“The starting point of discussion is in the context of a broader discussion on the merits and demerits of the national tax system.”

“Nobody in power dared a debate on the merits and demerits of computerisation in a vast country with millions and millions of unemployed youth.”

“Regardless of the intent of some, the proposal should be judged only on its merits or demerits.”