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emeritus (i MER i tuhs) (adjective)
Relating to a person who is retired from a professional position; descriptive of someone who holds an equivalent rank or title to that held prior to retirement: The emeritus professor was invited back to the school to give a guest lecture.
merit (MER it) (noun)
Behavior or conduct deserving of positive recognition and honor: The professor's service on the committee was of the highest merit.
meritorious (mer" i TOR ee uhs, mer i TOHR ee uhs) (adjective)
Concerning behavior or actions that deserve esteem and honor: Jarvis received a medal in recognition of his meritorious contributions to helping handicapped people.
The emeritus professor really did merit the award she received for her meritorious contribution to the fund raising efforts of the university.
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meritorious (adjective), more meritorious, most meritorious
A reference to someone's action which deserves approval, a reward, esteem, etc.; praiseworthy; admirable: Mr. James was honored for his meritorious service as company supervisor.
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merit-, meri-, mere-
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