Ineligibility
/ˌɪnˌɛlɪdʒɪˈbɪləti/
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- (n.) The state or condition of being disqualified from participation, qualification, or entitlement to something by law or rule.
His ineligibility to run for office was confirmed due to residency requirements.
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to denote statutory or regulatory bars to participation or benefits.
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