demerit

In her judgment, Lady Hood stated: "This case is not a verdict, nor even an expression of opinion, on the merits or demerits of government policy as debated in the public arena."

Times columnists debate the merits, and demerits, of the California’s governor podcasting side gig.

As well as the fine, Kohli incurred one demerit point, but is free to play the fifth and final Test in Sydney next month.

“We haven’t yet received a copy of the judgement. We will examine it on its merits and demerits and then decide whether to appeal or not,” he told me.

Yet his job review has never included a bonus for a player being called up to the majors or a demerit when someone comes up short.