Meritorious Service

/ˌmerɪˈtɔːriəs ˈsɜːrvɪs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Service performed with exceptional merit, often recognized in military or civil contexts as deserving reward or honor.
    He received a medal for his meritorious service during the peacekeeping mission.

Forms

  • meritorious service

Commentary

Typically used in formal honors and awards, denoting service that goes beyond normal duty; often appears in statutes and military regulations.

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