The phrase "merit consideration" means that something is being evaluated or assessed based on its worth or quality. It refers to the act of giving importance or attention to something based on its merits or positive attributes. Full definition
Many investors have given up on the idea that gold merits consideration in their portfolios due to years of depreciation in the dollar price of the yellow metal. (etfexpert.com)
Prices during your search will be higher, but the example still merits consideration. (tripsavvy.com)
I believe that approach merits consideration — and the most promising idea I've heard is to use the revenue from pollution pricing to cut the payroll tax. (cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com)