Authorized
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
Example sentence: The Russians obtained a number of plants under Lend-Lease, which had been authorized by Washington, that I thought were not justified for their war effort. They wanted them for postwar use.
Empowered
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Having been given the power to make choices relevant to one's situation.Acting with confidence.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
Example sentence: I just love when girls rock short hair, because they can't hide behind anything. I feel more empowered with short hair.