/ɒn ðə ˈmɛrɪts/ – Phrase
Definition: theo thực chất, theo nội dung (vụ án).
A more throughout explanation: “On the merits” is a legal term that refers to a decision or ruling that is based on the substantive facts and legal issues of a case, rather than on procedural or technical considerations. When a case is decided “on the merits,” it means that the court has considered and evaluated the relevant facts and legal arguments presented by the parties before reaching a decision. This term is often used to indicate that a decision has been made after a full and fair consideration of the underlying issues in a case.
Example: On the merits of the case, the court found that the defendant had breached the contract.