1. having the authority, confidence, or means to do something
2. given official authority or legal power to act
Usage: formal

Examples

• She felt empowered to make her own decisions after the training program.
• The new manager was empowered to hire additional staff.
• Students felt more empowered when they were included in school policy discussions.
• The committee is empowered to investigate complaints.
• After years of therapy, he felt empowered to change his life.
• The law empowered citizens to file complaints directly with the agency.