Empowering
/ɛmˈpaʊərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of granting legal authority or power to an individual or entity to act on behalf of another.
The contract included provisions empowering the agent to negotiate on behalf of the principal.
Forms
- empower
- empowers
- empowered
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'empowering' often specifies the scope and limits of authority granted, crucial to avoid overbroad delegation.
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