Formally, this meant that permission for full judicial review on the substantive merits was granted. Numerous risk scores exist although their respective merits are debated. The investigation was closed without reaching a conclusion as to the merits of the allegations. The film divides opinion over its merits. There has been much argument about the merits of the piece since it closed. He concluded both eras of the band should be judged on their own merits. Her success involves prevailing on technicalities rather than the merits of the situation. There is ongoing controversy regarding the relative merits of the two versions. Criticism is the practice of judging the merits and faults of something. Opinions vary widely as to the merits of the practice. The artistic merits of film music are frequently debated. Each application is considered on its own merits. Many critics praised the show for its technical merits. Try and judge today's Thing on its own merits. Each method has its merits and drawbacks.