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(n)
demerit
a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
“ten demerits and he loses his privileges”
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(n)
demerit
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fault
the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection
“they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel”
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“he knew his own faults much better than she did”
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