Answer: empowered

AnswerCrossword Clue
EMPOWEREDGiven authority
EMPOWEREDAble to make decisions
EMPOWEREDAuthorized
EMPOWEREDAutonomous
EMPOWEREDEnabled.
empoweredEMPOWER, to authorize, also IMPOWER
empoweredGive (someone) the authority or power to do something
empoweredEnable (someone) to do (something)
empoweredMake (someone) stronger and more confident, esp. in controlling their life and claiming their rights