as in mandate
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
the empowerment of her husband to make medical decisions on her behalf is clearly stated in her living will
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Under Nancy’s guidance, this new group of would-be victims learn to fight back in their dreams with unique dream abilities, imbuing a sense of empowerment and fun to what had previously been a very serious series.
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Meagan Navarro, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
In this exhibition, fashion becomes a tool for both empowerment and self-expression.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
In the series’ fourth episode, Moore interviewed Gabriela Hearst, founder and creative director of Gabriela Hearst, on putting women’s empowerment at the heart of Hearst’s namesake brand.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
The links between education, economic empowerment and community resilience can be seen in the struggles and triumphs of diverse communities.
—Kevin Cohee, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Meagan Navarro, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
In this exhibition, fashion becomes a tool for both empowerment and self-expression.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
In the series’ fourth episode, Moore interviewed Gabriela Hearst, founder and creative director of Gabriela Hearst, on putting women’s empowerment at the heart of Hearst’s namesake brand.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
The links between education, economic empowerment and community resilience can be seen in the struggles and triumphs of diverse communities.
—Kevin Cohee, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for empowerment
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“Empowerment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowerment. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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