merito

Noun

 * 1) merit

Etymology 1
From, perfect passive participle of.

Adjective

 * 1) deserved
 * 2)  deserving, worthy

Etymology 2
From, from a noun use of the neuter form of.

Noun

 * 1) merit

Etymology 1
From the, ,.

Adverb

 * 1) according to desert, deservedly, justly, justifiably
 * 2) with good reason, appropriately, correctly, properly, rightly, suitably, as a natural consequence

Verb

 * 1) to earn a salary  regular wage
 * 2) to serve as a soldier in exchange for a salary

Etymology 3
Regularly declined forms of.