Synonyms of the word

empowerment

• n. The granting of political, social or economic power to an individual or group.
• n. The process of supporting another person or persons to discover and claim personal power.
• n. The state of being empowered (either generally, or specifically).
• n. (South Africa) Government programs encouraging advancement of blacks.

authorisation

• n. Alternative spelling of authorization.

authorization

• n. (uncountable) Permission.
• n. (countable) An act of authorizing.
• n. (countable) (A document giving) formal sanction, permission or warrant.
• n. (government) Permission, possibly limited, to spend funds for a specific budgetary purpose.

direction

• n. A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination.
• n. An general trend for future action.
• n. Guidance, instruction.
• n. The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.
• n. (archaic) An address.

management

• n. (uncountable, management) Administration; the process or practice of managing.
• n. (management) The executives of an organisation, especially senior executives.
• n. (uncountable) Judicious use of means to accomplish an end.