Definition of "demerits" [demerits]

• Plural form of demerit. (noun)

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• "I do not know whether the consciousness that they are liable to be promoted or degraded in business matters for reasons which have nothing to do with their business merits or demerits is humiliating or the reverse to the majority of women, but I do know that it is humiliating to some."
• "As the New York Times recently reported, employees can receive \ "occurrences, \" commonly known as demerits, lose pay, and ultimately risk termination for taking sick days."
• "As the New York Times recently reported, employees can receive "occurrences," commonly known as demerits, lose pay, and ultimately risk termination for taking sick days."