Just deserts
Just deserts noun - An outcome in which virtue triumphs over vice (often ironically).
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Merit and just deserts are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Merit" instead a noun phrase "Just deserts".
Merit
Merit noun - A quality that gives something special worth.
Just deserts and merit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Just deserts" instead a noun "Merit".
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