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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Recent Examples of empowerment
As noted, the key element in all these rules was the elimination of the filibuster and empowerment of the Senate majority party.
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Ron Elving, NPR, 17 May 2025
In 2014, freezing my eggs felt like a groundbreaking act of empowerment.
—Amanda Sloat, Time, 14 May 2025
The new Syrian president faces the challenge of implementing pledges for an inclusive and transparent government, as well as human rights, with his supporters arguing that economic empowerment, possible through the lifting of sanctions, is key.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
While many see the style as a tool of empowerment, body confidence and artistic expression, some critics claim the style favors over-sexualization and a lack of innovation in design.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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Ron Elving, NPR, 17 May 2025
In 2014, freezing my eggs felt like a groundbreaking act of empowerment.
—Amanda Sloat, Time, 14 May 2025
The new Syrian president faces the challenge of implementing pledges for an inclusive and transparent government, as well as human rights, with his supporters arguing that economic empowerment, possible through the lifting of sanctions, is key.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
While many see the style as a tool of empowerment, body confidence and artistic expression, some critics claim the style favors over-sexualization and a lack of innovation in design.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empowerment
mandate
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Musk's push for a mandate that federal employees should send short emails listing weekly accomplishments was overruled by some Cabinet heads and was one of several ways his Silicon Valley background clashed with the ways of Washington.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Listen to this article MIAMI — The Miami Heat’s approach to free agency last summer was simplicity, that Jimmy Butler would return hungry for an extension, the core would meet Pat Riley’s mandate of elevated attendance, Jaime Jaquez Jr. would make sophomore strides.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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