The Order is a chivalry order open to "everyone who has earned special merits for society".

An honour is only awarded on the basis of special, personal merits for society.

There was one special merit in the credentials, that The Shadow did not overlook.

Special Citations may also be awarded for actors, companies or work of special merit.

The piece had no special merit except in its sensationalism.

It is awarded to Swedish and foreign citizens for special merits as well as to officials at the royal court.

The order was given to military figures for immaculate service and special merit.

They took more than one role in this complex socio-cultural development, but each has a special merit.

Estonian citizenship for achievements of special merit may be granted to not more than ten persons per year.

What special merit can they imagine I have?