Also means
earned
Usage Note
Meritato is the past participle of meritare used as an adjective. It agrees in gender and number: meritata, meritati, meritate. A common fixed phrase is un riposo meritato (a well-deserved rest). It carries a positive connotation of something justly earned through effort.
Examples
"Ha ricevuto un premio meritato."
Natural Translation
He received a well-deserved award.
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