n. 1 (in pl.) a acts or qualities deserving reward or punishment. b such reward or punishment (has got his deserts). 2 the fact of being worthy of reward or punishment; deservingness.
[ ME f. OF f. deservir DESERVE ]
n. 1 (in pl.) a acts or qualities deserving reward or punishment. b such reward or punishment (has got his deserts). 2 the fact of being worthy of reward or punishment; deservingness.
[ ME f. OF f. deservir DESERVE ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012