facultatev.
/ˈfakəlteɪt/ rare.
transitive.
a. To invest with authority, empower.
ΘΚΠ
society > authority > delegated authority > investing with delegated authority > vest authority in a person [verb (transitive)] > invest a person with authority
authorize1440
invest1534
warrant1578
empower1641
facultate1648
vest1674
1648 J. Goodwin Right & Might 21 Whatsoever..portendeth ruine and destruction to the lives of men..is facultated by him [God]..to transgresse a Law without guilt of sinne.
b. To authorize.
ΘΚΠ
society > authority > lack of subjection > permission > permit [verb (transitive)] > permit authoritatively
allowa1325
congeea1387
authorizea1425
enable1526
licentc1540
warrant1578
broad-seal1601
licentiate1632
ratihabit1678
sanction1797
fiat1831
officializea1832
facultate1878
1878 S. Baring-Gould Myst. Suffering iii. 41 The gift of life facultates the enjoyment of life.
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