Ermächtigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ermächtigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "authorize", "empower" or "entitle".

Essential properties of "ermächtigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ermächtigen
Simple past: ermächtigte
Participle: ermächtigt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "ermächtigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To authorize or empower someone"

Definition: "To give someone power or authority to do something."
Translation(s): authorize, empower, entitle
Synonym(s): befähigen, bevollmächtigen
Antonym(s): entmachten, verbieten
Related word(s): Macht, Autorität, Befugnis

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Vorstand hat ihn ermächtigt, die Verhandlungen zu führen.The board has authorized him to conduct the negotiations.
Sie wurde ermächtigt, im Namen der Firma zu unterschreiben.She was empowered to sign on behalf of the company.
Das Gesetz ermächtigt die Polizei, Maßnahmen zu ergreifen.The law authorizes the police to take measures.

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