n. [ Cf. F. éligibilité. ] The quality of being eligible; eligibleness;
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 ]
adv. In an eligible manner. [ 1913 Webster ]