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

“That’s a key technology for semiconductor innovation going forward, and these companies have the core enabling materials here,” he said.

From MarketWatch

"Screening at an earlier age can help identify risk factors sooner, enabling preventive strategies that reduce long-term risk."

From Science Daily

He became president in 1999 as oil prices were on the rise again, enabling his government to fund huge social programmes designed to lift millions out of poverty.

From BBC

Tammy hopes Tate can undergo intensive speech and language therapy to use a device enabling him to communicate, as he is non-verbal.

From BBC

Cisco, one of the world's leading technology companies, is behind some of the critical IT infrastructure enabling day-to-day use of AI.

From BBC

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