as in mandate
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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Recent Examples of empowerment
His greatest achievement might have been the creation of empowerment zones, communities designated by the federal government where businesses receive low-interest loans and tax credits for employing local people.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
This may include offering options within policy that accommodate different comfort levels and travel preferences, productivity tools, or booking channels, combined with clearer communications on expectations and empowerment to make informed, responsible choices.
—Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
With her success in pop culture and her philanthropic efforts in the community, Selena has become a significant inspiration for young girls and women, championing confidence and empowerment.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Among the mind-body benefits are better flexibility, more core engagement, total body strengthening, and a sense of empowerment.
—Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 1 July 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
This may include offering options within policy that accommodate different comfort levels and travel preferences, productivity tools, or booking channels, combined with clearer communications on expectations and empowerment to make informed, responsible choices.
—Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
With her success in pop culture and her philanthropic efforts in the community, Selena has become a significant inspiration for young girls and women, championing confidence and empowerment.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Among the mind-body benefits are better flexibility, more core engagement, total body strengthening, and a sense of empowerment.
—Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empowerment
mandate
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Under its two congressional mandates, the central bank reduces rates to lower borrowing costs for Americans and bolster a sluggish economy.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Regulatory Push: Data-sovereignty rules in the EU, U.S. federal AI-risk guidelines and industry-specific mandates (HIPAA, FINRA) all quietly favor keeping sensitive model development closer to home turf.—
Baris Kavakli,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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“Empowerment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowerment. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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