demerit
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- noun
- /dɪˈmɛrɪt/
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demérito
- A parent may need to sign a failed test or discipline demerit.
- get demerits
- receive demerits
- ten demerits
Examples
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I've had no demerits at all for the past five years.
Fiction book (2000) -
If they are not in formation, in class on time, do not bring their homework, etc., they receive demerits.
Academic text (2002) -
I can hardly fit any more demerit marks under your name.
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You will also receive an additional 3 demerit points for it being within 1 year after the first offense.
Blog text (25) -
Vernon, this is a demerit on your performance record.
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You just earned a demerit for wandering the halls without a pass.
Fiction book (1999) -
Each student is allowed 100 demerits per semester.
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"I am afraid that I must charge you two demerits for your outburst, Mr. Sutton."
Fiction book (1992) -
You and Mr. Sturgeon each have two demerits for this disgraceful display.
Fiction book (2002) -
The student received a demerit for not completing her homework on time.
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Etymology
Demerit combines de- ('away') and merit ('deserve' or 'good quality'), so it originally meant a 'loss of merit'. That's why a demerit can be a recorded mark or penalty against someone for bad behaviour.