Meritocracy
Meritocracy is a leading social ideal where the rewards of life - money, power, jobs - are distributed according to skill and effort. It is often referred to as 'creating a level playing field' where players can rise to the position that fits their merit.
Meritocracy is often presented as the opposite of systems such as hereditary aristocracy, where your social position is determined by birth.
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