meritorious case

collocation in English

meaningsofmeritoriousandcase

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meritorious
adjective
uk
/ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/
us
/ˌmer.əˈtɔːr.i.əs/
deserving ...
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case
noun
uk
/keɪs/
us
/keɪs/
a particular situation or example ...
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(Definition ofmeritoriousandcasefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofmeritorious case

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I was not prepared to withdraw the allowance in suchmeritoriouscase.
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My sympathies are not quite as considerable in relation to him, but it is nevertheless ameritoriouscase.
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We are keen to continue to discuss how we should define in regulations the scope of smeritoriouscase.
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While none of us want to let off a case which is not a thoroughlymeritoriouscase, on the other hand, there are other cases which are cases of hardship.
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What is ameritoriouscaseof defamation?
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A year time limit is a hurdle that might well put complainants off, or lead to meritorious cases not being brought.
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It helps meritorious cases and puts off cases without merit.
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How can one say that it is entitled to compensation whereas these other equally meritorious cases are not?
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In many meritorious cases, justice will be denied and individuals will be denied justice.
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I have cited meritorious cases which under the present legal aid system would be taken on by us with no problem.
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One must look at different meritorious cases in trying to ascertain the priorities.
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We are talking about meritorious cases, not about people who are exercising some sort of delaying tactic.
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This is about ten percent of the annual total of meritorious cases that are identified and compiled by local social service agencies.
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