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Deserve

Outcome justified by merit, luck, or moral presumption.
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Old French deservir โ€” to merit. From Latin deservire โ€” to serve zealously. Originally meant to earn through service โ€” you deserved something by actively earning it. The passive sense (deserving by virtue of who you are) came later.
One of the most morally loaded words in the language. 'They don't deserve it' is used to deny aid, rights, and compassion. Underpins debates about welfare, punishment, and wealth โ€” whether outcomes reflect merit or circumstance.
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