Entitled or suitable (8)
I believe the answer is:
eligible
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">This clue is a double definition.<br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">entitled</span>' is the first definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(similar in meaning)</span><br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">suitable</span>' is the second definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(similar in meaning)</span><br/ ><br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for eligible that I've seen before include "Suitable or deserving" , "Fit to be chosen" , "Qualified or fit as bachelor may be" , "Flashing lamp" , "Regarded as desirable, say for marriage" .)