In such circumstances the tribunal system already has a procedure for the assessment of merits of a claim; the hearing of the matter. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
Right now I would like to work for a company like yours where a person can progress on merit irrespective of their personal characteristics or background. (dayjob.com)
Even the simplest of minds recognize the lack of merit in these positions. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)