El"i*gi*ble (?), a. [F. 'eligible, fr. L. eligere. See Elect.]
1.
That may be selected; proper or qualified to be chosen; legally qualified to be elected and to hold office.
2.
Worthy to be chosen or selected; suitable; desirable; as, an eligible situation for a house.
The more eligible of the two evils.
Burke.
© Webster 1913.