— ineligibility, ineligibleness , n. — ineligibly , adv.
/in el"i jeuh beuhl/ , adj.
1. not eligible; not permitted or suitable: Employees are ineligible in this contest.
2. legally disqualified to hold an office.
3. legally disqualified to function as a juror, voter, witness, etc., or to become the recipient of a privilege.
n.
4. a person who is ineligible, as a suitor or team member.
[ 1760-70; IN- 3 + ELIGIBLE ]
Syn. 1. disqualified, unsuitable.