on its merits

English

Etymology

Prepositional phrase

on its merits

(idiomatic) Considering only intrinsic good points and bad points, without prejudice or other considerations, such as procedural ones.
The proposal should be discussed on its merits.

Translations

considering vital points

Russian: по́ существу́ n (pó suščestvú)

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