empowering

verb (used with object)

1. to give power or authority to; authorize, especially by legal or official means: I empowered my agent to make the deal for me. The local ordinance empowers the board of health to close unsanitary restaurants.
2. to enable or permit: Wealth empowered him to live a comfortable life.

verb (tr)

1. to give or delegate power or authority to; authorize
2. to give ability to; enable or permit