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enabling

[en-ey-bling]

adjective

Law.
  1. conferring additional legal powers or capacities, especially by removing a barrier to action, suspending required permission, or relaxing oversight: enabling power.

    an enabling act;

    enabling power.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of enabling1

First recorded in 1670–80; enable + -ing 2
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Although few doubted his personal commitment to fighting corruption and there were several notable scalps, some questioned whether the structures enabling mismanagement had really been reformed.

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The plan would create new space within existing terminals equivalent to 10 football pitches, enabling new lounges, restaurants and shops to be built.

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Probabilistic forecasting, for example, can provide a range of rainfall scenarios, enabling authorities to prepare for worst-case scenarios.

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“This lack of identification is unacceptable. It creates an environment ripe for abuse and impersonation, enabling copycat vigilantes to pose as federal agents,” Rodriguez wrote.

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They also alleged that leasing companies were "enabling"  and "approving exploitative agreements" at the expense of small businesses.

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