1. A system of choosing or appointing individuals based on their qualifications, abilities, and performance rather than on political connections, seniority, or other non-performance factors
The company implemented merit selection for all management positions to ensure the most qualified candidates were hired.
A empresa implementou seleção por mérito para todos os cargos de gestão a fim de garantir que os candidatos mais qualificados fossem contratados.
2. In judicial systems, a method of selecting judges based on their professional competence and experience rather than political appointment or election
Merit selection of judges has been advocated as a way to improve the independence and quality of the judiciary.
A seleção por mérito de juízes tem sido defendida como forma de melhorar a independência e qualidade do Judiciário.