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demerit

[dih-mer-it] / dɪˈmɛr ɪt /


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International Cricket Council referee Jeff Crowe is yet to deliver his assessment of the pitch, pondering whether to give it an "unsatisfactory" rating which would see the venue slapped with a demerit point.

From Barron's Dec. 28, 2025

As well as the fine, Kohli incurred one demerit point, but is free to play the fifth and final Test in Sydney next month.

From BBC Dec. 26, 2024

Yet his job review has never included a bonus for a player being called up to the majors or a demerit when someone comes up short.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2024

Companies also point to the higher cost of raw materials as a demerit.

From Reuters Sep. 22, 2022

Ella never imagined she would've gotten even a single demerit.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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