It follows from this that the motive that originally "bestows a merit on any action" can never be moral approval of that action (awareness of its virtue), but must be a non-moral, motivating psychological state — that is, a state distinct from the "regard to the virtue" of an action (moral approval or disapproval) (T 3.2.1.4).
A distinction should be made between novels whose high sales are an accolade bestowed on literary merit and novels that aim less at aesthetic worth than at profits.
In addition to choosing the "150 best," Mr. Barranger explained, the national and state groups bestow annual "honor" and "merit" awards on both built and unbuilt designs, making choices that they feel not only catch the eye but also generate positive impact.
"She put the Bronx on an international stage," said Ruben Diaz Jr., the borough president, who bestowed a citation of merit in 2011.
The bestowing of "awards of merit" was an afterthought, and in May, 1929, at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, the Academy's first president, Douglas Fairbanks, dispensed the trophies in fifteen minutes.
This is rather at odds with the academy's idea of what its annual ceremony is all about: the bestowing of "awards of merit for distinctive achievements" is supposed to be prestigious, dignified, honorable and devoted to the art of cinema -- or at least, you know, to movies.
In the letter to Steve Forbes, the man in charge of conducting the bloody war on drugs during the Calderón administration lists medals and merits bestowed upon him by world governments and international organizations as proof of the results of his public performance.
This Nobel Laureate, one of the rare unimpeachable voices of moral authority in the world today, held true to his own philosophy when he recently repudiated and returned the highest honor the government of Hungary can bestow -- the Grand Cross Order of Merit -- which had been bestowed on him in 2004.
The office of augur, which was bestowed only upon persons of distinguished merit and was much sought after by reason of its political importance, was held for life.
He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1988 for his achievements, and in 2000 he was awarded Britain's Order of Merit, a rare honor bestowed by the queen.
In 2012, the Federal Republic of Germany bestowed upon him the Order of Merit First Class, one of the greatest distinctions and honors given to Germans or foreigners.
