eligible for office

  • 1eligible — eligibility, eligibleness, n. eligibly, adv. /el i jeuh beuhl/, adj. 1. fit or proper to be chosen; worthy of choice; desirable: to marry an eligible bachelor. 2. meeting the stipulated requirements, as to participate, compete, or work; qualified …

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  • 2eligible — el•i•gi•ble [[t]ˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl[/t]] adj. 1) being a proper or worthy choice; desirable: an eligible bachelor[/ex] 2) meeting the stipulated requirements; qualified 3) gov legally qualified to be elected or appointed to office: eligible for the… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 3eligible — Fit and proper to be chosen; qualified to be elected. Capable of serving, legally qualified to serve. Capable of being chosen, as a candidate for office. Also, qualified and capable of holding office. See also capacity competency duly qualified… …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 4eligible — Fit and proper to be chosen; qualified to be elected. Capable of serving, legally qualified to serve. Capable of being chosen, as a candidate for office. Also, qualified and capable of holding office. See also capacity competency duly qualified… …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 5eligible — I adjective acceptable, appropriate, approved, befitting, capable, desirable, dignus, employable, fit, fit for appointment, fit for election, fit for selection, fit to be chosen, fitting, idoneus, legally qualified, opportunus, proper, qualified …

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  • 6Office of the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner — Office of Australian Building and Construction Commissioner …

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  • 7Eligible — El i*gi*ble, a. [F. [ e]ligible, fr. L. eligere. See {Elect}.] 1. That may be selected; proper or qualified to be chosen; legally qualified to be elected and to hold office. [1913 Webster] 2. Worthy to be chosen or selected; suitable; desirable;… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 8Office of Federal Student Aid — Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, plays a central and essential role in America s postsecondary education community. Some of the most visible and essential services are the development, distribution, and… …

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  • 9Office of Public and Indian Housing — The Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) is an agency of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Its mission is to ensure safe, decent, and affordable housing, create opportunities for residents self sufficiency and… …

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  • 10eligible to an office — A person legally qualified and capable of holding the office at the commencement of the term for which he may be elected or appointed. Demaree v Scates, 50 Kan 275, 32 P 1123 …

    Ballentine's law dictionary