1. The possession of qualities or properties (such as fitness or capacity) inherently or legally necessary to make one eligible for a position or office, or to perform a public duty or function (voter qualification requires one to meet residency, age, and registration requirements). [Cases: Officers and Public Employees 35. C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees § 58.]
2. A modification or limitation of terms or language; esp., a restriction of terms that would otherwise be interpreted broadly (the contract contained a qualification requiring the lessor’s permission before exercising the right to sublet).
3. CHARACTERIZATION(1). — qualify, vb.
