"Demerit" means a mark or a point that is deducted for a mistake or a fault. It's essentially the opposite of merit, which means a positive quality or achievement.
The prefix "de-" in "demerit" means "the opposite of" or "lack of".
"Demerit" means a mark or a point that is deducted for a mistake or a fault. It's essentially the opposite of merit, which means a positive quality or achievement.
The prefix "de-" in "demerit" means "the opposite of" or "lack of".