empowerment

/ ɪmˈpaʊəmənt /

noun

1. the giving or delegation of power or authority; authorization

2. the giving of an ability; enablement or permission

3. (in South Africa) a policy of providing special opportunities in employment, training, etc for Black people and others disadvantaged under apartheid

Example Sentences

While they’ve covered Spanish songs before, releasing their own version of the catchy, female empowerment song “Ex” was a gift to their global fan base.

From Los Angeles Times

"We want a democratic, modern state committed to international law, rule of law, pluralism, peaceful transfer of power, and the empowerment of women and youth."

From BBC

Ms Gietty says films like Norma, based on true stories about domestic troubles, can serve as "a space for empowerment for women" in a patriarchal society and give them "the courage to speak up".

From BBC

Obviously, you can’t apply a single description to an entire audience, but for many fans, certainly, metal has provided a sense of empowerment, of belonging, of possibility.

From Los Angeles Times

“Mr. Redford was a shining example of how to leverage success into community building, discovery, and empowerment,” Coogler said in a statement to The Times on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• acceptance 
• acknowledgment 
• admission 
• agreement 
• approval 
• concession 
• dispensation 
• endorsement 
• license 
• permit 
• privilege 
• recognition 
• warrant