enabling

American  

[en-ey-bling] / ɛnˈeɪ blɪŋ /

adjective

Law.

1. conferring additional legal powers or capacities, especially by removing a barrier to action, suspending required permission, or relaxing oversight: enabling power.

   an enabling act;

   enabling power.

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Etymology

Origin of enabling

First recorded in 1670–80; enable + -ing ²

Example Sentences

"The UK has set its sights on leading the G7 in AI adoption, but that requires a clear and enabling framework for AI innovation," he said.

From BBC

Such materials could play a key role in future wireless systems that operate at terahertz frequencies, potentially enabling much faster data transmission than current microwave-based technologies.

From Science Daily

Rather than betting on who finds the next barrel, investors may find value in those enabling the entire process.

From Barron's

Oklo’s subsidiary, Atomic Alchemy, secures a NRC license to handle and distribute isotopes, enabling initial commercial sales.

From Barron's

Future work will focus on reducing cracking during fabrication and enabling the creation of more complex shapes.

From Science Daily

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