| enable | (v) render capable or able for some task, Ant. disable, Example: This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street; The rope enables you to secure yourself when you climb the mountain |
| enabling act | (n) a provision in a law that confers on appropriate officials the power to implement or enforce the law, Syn. enabling clause |
| enabling legislation | (n) legislation that gives appropriate officials the authority to implement or enforce the law |
| Enable | v. t. Receive the Holy Ghost, said Christ to his apostles, when he enabled them with priestly power. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ] Temperance gives Nature her full play, and enables her to exert herself in all her force and vigor. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Enablement | n. The act of enabling, or the state of being enabled; ability. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ] |