Candidate Qualification
/ˈkændɪdət ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The set of criteria or standards a person must meet to be eligible for a position or role, especially in legal or official contexts.
The candidate qualification criteria for the judicial election were strictly enforced.
Forms
- candidate qualification
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Commentary
Used principally to describe the legal and procedural standards verifying a person's fitness for office, role, or status; clarity in drafting the criteria avoids disputes over eligibility.
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