merits

Beyond the obvious moral merits of the cause, it could provide a road map to arrive at bipartisan solutions for other challenges facing the state and country.

“The Government’s position on the merits of the defendant’s prosecution has not changed. But the circumstances have.”

"That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government’s proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind."

“This outcome is not based on the merits or strength of the case against the defendant,” Smith added in the six-page filing.

Unusually jaunty when he met with reporters Monday, Foster poked fun at the academic merits of the school across town.