01 v. t. To give authority to; to delegate power to; to commission; to authorize (having commonly a legal force); as, the Supreme Court is empowered…
imp. & p. p.
Empowered; p. pr. & vb. n.
Empowering
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1.
To give authority to; to delegate power to; to commission; to authorize (having commonly a legal force); as, the Supreme Court is empowered to try and decide cases, civil or criminal; the attorney is empowered to sign an acquittance, and discharge the debtor.
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2.
To give moral or physical power, faculties, or abilities to.
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3.
to enable or permit; to give more opportunity for independent action.