Bad mark
'bad mark' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for demerit that I've seen before include "Fault, defect" , "Conduct that deserves censure" , "Something deserving censure" , "Black mark" , "Fact deserving censure" .)
'bad mark' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for scar that I've seen before include "Stain" , "Mark from a wound left on the skin" , "Sign of wound" , "reminder of sword-fight?" , "showing effect of damage to body" .)