demerit (noun)

1. In the futuristic world depicted in the science fiction novel, the demerit of imperfect human cloning leads to disastrous consequences.

2. According to the religious belief, demerit is considered as a result of human's sinful nature and their deviation from the divine path.

3. In Greek mythology, the demerit of Pandora opening the forbidden box unleashed all the evils into the world.

4. In the classic novel, the protagonist's demerit of excessive pride eventually leads to his downfall and tragic ending.

1. Despite her impeccable style, she received a demerit for wearing an unauthorized accessory to school.

2. The teacher couldn't help but laugh when she gave the class clown a demerit for his hilarious but disruptive behavior.

3. In the dystopian society portrayed in the novel, citizens were assigned demerits for any form of dissent against the oppressive regime.

4. In the Roman Empire, demerits were commonly used to disgrace individuals who committed acts of treason or betrayal.