Meaning of the word eligibility in English

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eligibility

US /ˌel.ə.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Noun

the state of having the right to do or obtain something, especially because of satisfying a particular condition

Example:
Check your eligibility for the scholarship before applying.
The new rules affect the eligibility of many applicants.