eligibility
noun
el·i·gi·bil·i·ty
ˌe-lə-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being eligible : fitness or suitability to be chosen, selected, or allowed to do something
The applicants must meet all requirements for eligibility.
… should "Shoeless Joe" Jackson, of "Black Sox" infamy, also be granted eligibility for the Hall of Fame?—
David A. Kaplan
David A. KaplanMass mailings go out to low-income areas, and if a letter is returned as undeliverable, the party uses it to challenge that voter's eligibility.—Sasha Abramsky
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Silva appeared in 31 games averaging four points and 2.6 rebounds for Kenny Brooks Wildcat program and still has three years of eligibility remaining.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Inaugural nomination after 25 years of eligibility puts them behind Chubby Checker and Joe Cocker for the longest wait time.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Yes, people without legal status can and should file taxes using ITINs, but there's a world of difference between filing obligations and refund eligibility.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
While the one-year Husky searches for a better fit, Hurley and his staff will be recruiting to add a point guard with experience out of the transfer portal as Diarra’s eligibility expires.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
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Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Inaugural nomination after 25 years of eligibility puts them behind Chubby Checker and Joe Cocker for the longest wait time.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Yes, people without legal status can and should file taxes using ITINs, but there's a world of difference between filing obligations and refund eligibility.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
While the one-year Husky searches for a better fit, Hurley and his staff will be recruiting to add a point guard with experience out of the transfer portal as Diarra’s eligibility expires.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Eligibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eligibility. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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