The meaning of DEMERIT is offense. How to use demerit in a sentence.

DEMERIT definition: 1. a fault or disadvantage: 2. a mark given to someone, especially a student in a school, because…. Learn more.

The accumulation of demerit points will cause the parents of the student to be called to the school to discuss about her misbehaviours.

1. a mark against a person for misconduct or deficiency. 2. the quality of being censurable; fault; culpability. 3. Obs. offense.

Definition of demerit noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [usually plural] a fault in something or a disadvantage of something. (North American English) a mark on …

Feb 9, 2025 · demerit (third-person singular simple present demerits, present participle demeriting, simple past and past participle demerited) (transitive, archaic) To deserve.

Demerit definition: A mark made against one's record for a fault or for misconduct.

A demerit is a mark for doing something wrong. Running in the hall at school might get you one demerit. Running in the hall naked could get you a demerit that will go down on your …

Demerit may refer to: Demerit good, in economics; Demerit point, awarded for driving infractions in some countries; Demerit (school discipline) Negative merit in Buddhism and Hinduism

the quality of being censurable or punishable; fault; culpability. Obsolete. merit or desert. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & …