Empowered
/ɪmˈpaʊərd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having been granted legal authority or power to act.
The agent is empowered to sign contracts on behalf of the company.
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to specify when a person or entity has been granted specific legal authority by statute, contract, or other means.
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