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Definition of: eligible
(el′ə·jə·bəl) adjective
Capable of being chosen or elected; worthy of acceptance.
—noun One who is eligible in any sense. [<F éligible <L eligere. See ELECT.]
—el′i·gi·bil′i·ty, el′i·gi·ble·ness noun
—el′i·gi·bly adverb
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