merit system

merit system. The practice of hiring and promoting employees, esp. government employees, based on their competence rather than political favoritism. Cf. SPOILS SYSTEM. [Cases: Officers and Public Employees 11. C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees §§ 63–65, 71–74.]

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译者Mathew，国际知名法学院国际仲裁与争端解决专业，擅长翻译各种与美国国内仲裁相关的法律文件。