a. [ F. éligible, fr. L. eligere. See Elect. ]
The more eligible of the two evils. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of being worthy or qualified to be chosen; suitableness; desirableness. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Pref. in- not + eligible: cf. F. inéligible. ] Not eligible; not qualified to be chosen (for an office, post, position); not worthy to be chosen or preferred; not expedient or desirable. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Eligible again; capable of reelection;
a. Ineligible. Rogers. [ 1913 Webster ]