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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But backroom chatter suggested that some of the leagues’ top stars could make the jump before completing their CHL eligibility, and that has proven to be the case.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The bill also mandates more frequent eligibility checks, requiring states to verify eligibility twice a year and confirm a person’s employment or exemption status.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 8 July 2025
Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke is facing a lawsuit challenging his eligibility to hold office due to term limit rules.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
The bill intends to limit enrollment in the plan to 500,000 people ― down from nearly 700,000 people ― and add work requirements for eligibility.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The bill also mandates more frequent eligibility checks, requiring states to verify eligibility twice a year and confirm a person’s employment or exemption status.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 8 July 2025
Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke is facing a lawsuit challenging his eligibility to hold office due to term limit rules.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
The bill intends to limit enrollment in the plan to 500,000 people ― down from nearly 700,000 people ― and add work requirements for eligibility.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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“Eligibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eligibility. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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