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 The track — which features Ice Cube and Big Daddy Kane — became an anthem for Black empowerment, calling for a more authentic representation of Black creatives in media. Daniela Avila, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025 This fosters workplaces where people and performance thrive—infusing passion, optimism, empowerment and momentum into daily work, which drives higher engagement, improved retention, enhanced innovation and greater manager effectiveness. Ajit Dodani, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 As the event neared toward the end, Moore raised a glass, offering words of encouragement and empowerment as the women in attendance planned to forge ahead. Eden Harris, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025 Under her stewardship, Women Grow evolved into a national platform for empowerment, mentorship and education. Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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