Definition of eligible

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el·i·gi·ble    (l-j-bl) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

1. Qualified or entitled to be chosen: eligible to run for office; eligible for retirement.
2. Desirable and worthy of choice, especially for marriage: an eligible bachelor.
3. Football Allowed under the rules to catch a forward pass: an eligible receiver.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin ligibilis, from Latin ligere, to select ; see elect

OTHER FORMS:
eli·gi·bili·ty(Noun), eli·gi·ble(Noun), eli·gi·bly(Adverb)