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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Trending Joy found empowerment and encouragement through the record both lyrically and sonically, having built it out to its fullest potential with a core team of collaborators.
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Andrea Velarde, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
Because people see the transformation of the kingdom with women’s inclusion, women’s empowerment.
—Ayesha Javed, TIME, 27 Oct. 2024
Among these creations are the Mary Prince Dollar Coin, which commemorates her invaluable contributions to the abolitionist movement and serves as a symbol of resilience and empowerment, and the Frangipani, a piece inspired by the beauty of the island’s flora and the strength of its history.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
The Frazier Family Foundation is dedicated to advancing equity and opportunity across various sectors with a particular focus on education, health and economic empowerment.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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Andrea Velarde, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
Because people see the transformation of the kingdom with women’s inclusion, women’s empowerment.
—Ayesha Javed, TIME, 27 Oct. 2024
Among these creations are the Mary Prince Dollar Coin, which commemorates her invaluable contributions to the abolitionist movement and serves as a symbol of resilience and empowerment, and the Frangipani, a piece inspired by the beauty of the island’s flora and the strength of its history.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
The Frazier Family Foundation is dedicated to advancing equity and opportunity across various sectors with a particular focus on education, health and economic empowerment.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Empowerment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowerment. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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