Illegible vs. Ineligible — What's the Difference?

Not clear enough to be read

Legally or officially unable to be considered for a position or benefit

Not legible or decipherable.

Disqualified by law, rule, or provision

Not clear enough to be read; unreadable; not legible or decipherable.

Unworthy of being chosen; unfit

Incapable of being read; not legible; as, illegible handwriting; an illegible inscription.

One that is not eligible.

(of handwriting, print, etc.) not legible;

Not eligible; forbidden to do something.

One who is not eligible.

Not eligible; not qualified to be chosen (for an office, post, position); not worthy to be chosen or preferred; not expedient or desirable.

Not eligible;

Prohibited by official rules;