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Eligible

That may be selected; proper or qualified to be chosen; legally qualified to be elected and to hold office.

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Bailable 84% connected

Having the right or privilege of being admitted to bail, upon bond with sureties; -- used of persons.

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Bailable 84% connected

Having the right or privilege of being admitted to bail, upon bond with sureties; -- used of persons.

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Desirable 84% connected

Worthy of desire or longing; fitted to excite desire or a wish to possess; pleasing; agreeable.

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Desirable 84% connected

Worthy of desire or longing; fitted to excite desire or a wish to possess; pleasing; agreeable.

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Entitled 84% connected

of Entitle

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Entitled 84% connected

of Entitle

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Legal 84% connected

Created by, permitted by, in conformity with, or relating to, law; as, a legal obligation; a legal standard or test; a legal procedure; a legal claim…

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Legal 84% connected

Created by, permitted by, in conformity with, or relating to, law; as, a legal obligation; a legal standard or test; a legal procedure; a legal claim…

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Suitable 84% connected

Capable of suiting; fitting; accordant; proper; becoming; agreeable; adapted; as, ornaments suitable to one's station; language suitable for the subj…

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Suitable 84% connected

Capable of suiting; fitting; accordant; proper; becoming; agreeable; adapted; as, ornaments suitable to one's station; language suitable for the subj…

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Worthy 84% connected

Having worth or excellence; possessing merit; valuable; deserving; estimable; excellent; virtuous.

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Worthy 84% connected

Having worth or excellence; possessing merit; valuable; deserving; estimable; excellent; virtuous.

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Elect 74% connected

Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.

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Elect 74% connected

Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.

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Eligibility 74% connected

The quality of being eligible; eligibleness; as, the eligibility of a candidate; the eligibility of an offer of marriage.

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Eligibility 74% connected

The quality of being eligible; eligibleness; as, the eligibility of a candidate; the eligibility of an offer of marriage.

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Qualified 66% connected

Fitted by accomplishments or endowments.

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Qualified 66% connected

Fitted by accomplishments or endowments.

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Ineligible 94% connected

Not eligible; not qualified to be chosen for an office; not worthy to be chosen or prefered; not expedient or desirable.

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Ineligible 94% connected

Not eligible; not qualified to be chosen for an office; not worthy to be chosen or prefered; not expedient or desirable.

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