meritocracy

1. A group of leaders or officeholders selected on the basis of individual ability or achievement.

2. A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.

3. Leadership by such a group.

4. Leadership selected on the basis of intellectual criteria.

5. A system in which the talented are chosen and moved ahead on the basis of their achievement.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
meritocracy	20	Scrabble

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11 Letters	Scrabble® Points
meritocracy	20