empowerment

/ (ɪmˈpaʊəmənt) /


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

  2. the giving of an ability; enablement or permission

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

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