empowerments

noun

Definition of empowermentsnext
plural of empowerment
as in mandates
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties the empowerment of her husband to make medical decisions on her behalf is clearly stated in her living will

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“Empowerments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowerments. Accessed 5 May. 2024.

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