demerit

/di:'merit/
Noun
  1. the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection
    • they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel
    • he knew his own faults much better than she did
  2. a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
    • ten demerits and he loses his privileges

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He received a demerit for talking during the exam.