qualification

1. Capacity, knowledge, or skill that matches or suits an occasion, or makes one eligible for a duty, function, office, position, privilege, right, or status by measuring up to a fixed standard of ability, or legal or official requirements. It denotes fitness for purpose through fulfillment of necessary conditions (qualifying criteria) such as attainment of a certain age, taking of an oath, completion of required schooling or training, or acquisition of a degree or diploma. Qualification does not necessarily imply competence.

2. Precise limitation (from general to particular) of language, scope, or terms that would otherwise be interpreted broadly or differently.