ermächtigt
Translation
authorized, empowered, entitled
Examples
Er ist ermächtigt, den Vertrag zu unterschreiben.
He is authorized to sign the contract.
Nur ermächtigtes Personal hat Zutritt.
Only authorized personnel have access.
Grammar Patterns
((to do sth.)) authorized to do sth. He is authorized to sign the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: autorisiert, befugt, berechtigt; Antonyms: unbefugt, unberechtigt
Etymology
Past participle of 'ermächtigen' (to authorize), which comes from 'Macht' (power, might).
Memory Tips
Think of 'Macht' (power). 'ermächtigt' means someone has been given the power to do something.