eligible
adjective/i.lɨ.ˈʒi.vɛɫ/medium
e·le·gi·vel
Definition
Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions.
He became eligible for the grant after completing the application.
Only full-time students are eligible for this discount.
Common collocations
eligible populationeligible for benefitsmeet the eligible criteria
Etymology
Do latim 'eligibilis', de 'eligere' (escolher).