Demerit means a mark against someone for doing something wrong or behaving poorly. It is like a point deducted for bad behavior or a negative consequence. Full definition
These points offset demerit points and you are allowed to accrue up to five safe driving points on your record at any given time. (virginiaonlinedriverimprovement.com)
Funchess described how her son received many demerits for not tucking in his shirt, forgetting his tie, laughing in the schoolyard. (citizensforpublicschools.org)
Arkansas drivers license suspensions are the result of an accumulation of many demerit points on your driving record. (dmv.com)