empowerment
Britishnoun
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the giving or delegation of power or authority; authorization
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the giving of an ability; enablement or permission
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(in South Africa) a policy of providing special opportunities in employment, training, etc for Black people and others disadvantaged under apartheid
Example Sentences
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The black empowerment policies were introduced after white-minority rule ended in 1994, in an attempt to tackle the racial injustices of the past.
From BBC
The quote is about “the power of critical education and social empowerment,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
“This album is totally about empowerment. There’s an energy behind it of divine justice... What’s for you belongs to you.”
From Los Angeles Times
“It is important to recognize the collective work of thousands who have advanced social justice, labor rights, and community empowerment,” the district said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
In response, Lamola said: "We reiterate that broad-based black economic empowerment is not reverse racism as regrettably insinuated by the ambassador."
From Barron's
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