0 to be important enough to get attention or punishment -- meritare
1 good qualities that deserve praise -- merito, valore
Every application has to be judged on its own merits (= judged by considering the qualities of each). Ogni domanda deve essere giudicata in base al proprio merito.
We debated the merits of using tablet computers in the classroom. Abbiamo discusso i meriti dell’uso dei tablet computer nelle classi.
His ideas have merit. Le sue idee hanno del merito.
2 the quality of worth, excellence or praiseworthiness -- merito
4 to deserve as reward or punishment -- meritare
Your case merits careful consideration.