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 Desert \De*sert"\ (d[-e]*z[~e]rt"), n. [OF. deserte, desserte,
   merit, recompense, fr. deservir, desservir, to merit. See
   {Deserve}.]
   That which is deserved; the reward or the punishment justly
   due; claim to recompense, usually in a good sense; right to
   reward; merit.
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         According to their deserts will I judge them. --Ezek.
                                                  vii. 27.
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         Andronicus, surnamed Pius
         For many good and great deserts to Rome. --Shak.
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         His reputation falls far below his desert. --A.
                                                  Hamilton.

   Syn: Merit; worth; excellence; due.
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