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Natalie，在一家西班牙律师事务所的北京办公室担任全职法律翻译，擅长翻译涉及医疗健康领域的法律文件。