enabledadj.
/ᵻˈneɪbld/, /ɛˈneɪbld/, U.S. /ᵻˈneɪb(ə)ld/, /ɛˈneɪb(ə)ld/ a. Endowed with power, strong, mighty.
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the world > action or operation > ability > [adjective] > endowed with ability or power
enabled1592
habilitate1622
empowered1646
potentiated1667
1592 A. Day 2nd Pt. Eng. Secretorie sig. R3, in Eng. Secretorie (rev. ed.) The..matter wherein his enabled discretion may with greatest singularitie be performed.
1608 R. Johnson Seauen Champions F iij b This enabled and famoused Knight at armes.
b. Legally sanctioned or authorized.
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society > law > rule of law > [adjective] > in accordance with the law
lawlya1250
leefulc1275
leal1352
lawfula1398
leesome?a1400
lisiblea1420
legitimec1450
legitimatea1460
coursable1478
licit1483
legal1671
above boarda1695
enabled1729
legit1907
1729 R. Savage Wanderer iii. 260 To justice soon th' enabled heir appeals.
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