ineligible person
[/ɪˈnɛlɪdʒəbəl ˈpɜrsən/]
nounpl: ineligible persons
pessoa inelegível
1. A person who does not meet the required qualifications, criteria, or conditions to participate in something, such as a competition, program, election, or position
Due to his criminal record, he was deemed an ineligible person for the scholarship.
Devido ao seu registro criminal, ele foi considerado uma pessoa inelegível para a bolsa de estudos.
2. An individual lacking the legal, professional, or personal prerequisites necessary for consideration or acceptance
As an ineligible person, she cannot vote in this election because she is not a registered citizen.
Como uma pessoa inelegível, ela não pode votar nesta eleição porque não é uma cidadã registrada.
In Brazil, the term 'pessoa inelegível' is commonly used in legal, electoral, and administrative contexts, particularly when referring to candidates barred from elections due to the Clean Slate Law (Lei da Ficha Limpa). In the USA, the term is frequently used in employment, education, and government benefit programs to describe individuals who lack necessary qualifications or have disqualifying factors.
NYC Slang
not in the running; ruled out
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