Question

what do you understand by term demerits

Answer 1

Definition of demerit 

1obsolete : OFFENSE

2a: a quality that deserves blame or lacks merit : FAULT, DEFECT

b: lack of merit

3: a mark usually entailing a loss of privilege given to an offender

Answer 2

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Demerits means lack of merits or disadvantage.

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