ineligible
[ in-el-i-juh-buhl ]
/ ɪnˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl /
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adjective
not eligible; not permitted or suitable: Employees are ineligible in this contest.
legally disqualified to hold an office.
legally disqualified to function as a juror, voter, witness, etc., or to become the recipient of a privilege.
noun
a person who is ineligible, as a suitor or team member.
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ineligible
/ (ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl) /
adjective
(often foll by for or an infinitive) not fit or qualifiedineligible for a grant; ineligible to vote
noun
an ineligible person
Derived forms of ineligible
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