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demerit

US and Canadian a mark given against a person for failure or misconduct, esp in schools or the armed forces
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We find, among others in the accounts of the provost's office for 1466, a curious detail concerning the expenses of the trial of Gillet-Soulart and his sow, "executed for their demerits," at Corbeil.
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Some portion of respect for herself, however, in spite of all these demerits some concern for her own appearance, and a strong sense of justice by Harriet(there would be no need of compassion to the girl who believed herself loved by Mr.
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Monsieur Baptistin," said the count, "you have been in my service one year, the time I generally give myself to judge of the merits or demerits of those about me.
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WATFORD captain Jay DeMerit is hoping a decent FA Cup run can kick-start his side's troubled season.
JAY: THIS WILL GET US BUZZIN' Watford v C Palace, today, 3pm
Watford suffered a blow when American international defender Jay DeMerit was carried off after just nine minutes, but Boothroyd refused to use that as an excuse.
Football: HORNETS STUNG BY PRIZE CURSE; Watford 0 West Brom 3
Then Kanu charged into the area and DeMerit was guilty of a clumsy challenge that left LuaLua to do the rest from the spot - prompting a furious four-letter rant from Boothroyd.
Football: ANGRY AIDY'S A NAUGHTY BOY
He has received a fine of 50 percent of his match fee and three demerit points after a disciplinary hearing following his denial of the charge.
Rabada suspended for 2 Tests after breaching ICC Code of Conduct
The penalty for not slowing down is $300 and three demerit points.
Australia : SLOMO speed provides protection for roadside emergency workers
As such, according to the ICC pitch and outfield monitoring process, the Wanderers pitch has received three demerit points after ICC match referee Andy Pycroft submitted his report.
Wanderers pitch rated poor, but escapes ban
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is eyeing the implementation of a demerit point system in 2018 in the wake of recent road rage incidents.
Demerit system for drivers in road rage incidents mulled
Holder's "inappropriate comments" were heard by on-field umpires Sundaram Ravi and Chris Gaffaney and, as a consequence, one demerit point has been added to the Barbadian's record.
West Indies captain Holder reprimanded by ICC over obscene language used in Test
LONDON -- India's Ravindra Jadeja has been suspended for the upcoming Pallekele Test after his accumulated demerit points reached six within a 24-month period following his latest breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for which he received a 50 per cent fine and three demerit points.
Ravindra Jadeja suspended for Pallekele Test

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