Bill Linnane: How my 16-year-old tricked me into thinking he'd done well in his Junior Cert exams
Briefly

The dictionary defines merit as the quality of being particularly good or worthy, deserving praise or reward; graduations with merit deserve recognition, even if distinction is higher.
To graduate with merit signifies a notable achievement, reflecting one’s good qualities and efforts that warrant praise, even if it isn't the highest honor.
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