a. [ Cf. F. exigible. See Exigent. ] That may be exacted; repairable. [ R. ] A. Smith. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 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 ]