Entitled or suitable (8)
I believe the answer is:
eligible
This clue is a double definition.
'entitled' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)
'suitable' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)
(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" .)