eligible

adjectives

qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
"eligible to run for office"; "eligible for retirement benefits"; "an eligible bachelor"
eligible
is derived from
elect
is derived from
eligibility
antonym
ineligible
is similar to
eligible for bail
"a bailable defendant"
bailable
is similar to
worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
"the parents found the girl suitable for their son"
desirable, suitable, worthy
is similar to
qualified for by right according to law
"we are all entitled to equal protection under the law"
entitled
is similar to
awaiting something; especially something due
"people were in line at the checkout counter"; "she was in line for promotion"
in line
is similar to
allowed by official rules
"a legal pass receiver"
legal
is similar to
entitled to receive a pension
"a pensionable employee"
pensionable
see also
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
"many qualified applicants for the job"
qualified