Merit

:For rule by those having merit, see meritocracy.

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:For the gaming company, see Merit Entertainment.

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Merit (Latin meritum), in general, is understood to be that property of a good work which entitles the doer to receive a reward (pr?mium, merces) from him in whose service the work is done. By autonomasia, the word has come to designate also the good work itself, insofar as it deserves a reward from the person in whose service it was performed.

Related Topics:
Latin - Autonomasia

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In Catholic theology, a supernatural merit can only be a salutary act (actus salutaris), to which God in consequence of his infallible promise owes a supernatural reward, consisting ultimately in eternal life, which is the beautific vision in heaven.

Related Topics:
Catholic theology - Salutary act - Supernatural reward - Eternal life - Heaven

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