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

Related Words

• acceptance 
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• admission 
• agreement 
• approval 
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