DEMERIT

• (noun) the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection

  "they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel", "he knew his own faults much better than she did"

  synonyms : fault

• (noun) a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces

  "ten demerits and he loses his privileges"

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