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ELIGIBLENESS

\ˈɛlɪd͡ʒəbə͡lnəs], \ˈɛlɪd‍ʒəbə‍lnəs], \ˈɛ_l_ɪ_dʒ_ə_b_əl_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of ELIGIBLENESS

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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Worthiness or fitness to be chosen; that which renders one thing preferable to another.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Fitness to be chosen in preference to another; suitableness; desirableness.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Worthiness to be chosen, preferableness.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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