2 entries under this word

Habilitate

Ha-bĭl'i-tāte, v. t.

verbtransitive

[L. Lat. habilitare, habilitatum, to enable, It. abilitare, Pr. & Sp. habilitar, Fr. habiliter.] To qualify. [Obs.] Bacon.

Ha-bĭl'i-tate, a.

adjective

a. [L. Lat. habilitatus, p. p. of habilitare.] Qualified or entitled. [Obs.] — Bacon.