v. rare. [f. L. facultāt-em: see FACULTY and -ATE3 7.] trans. a. To invest with authority, empower. b. To authorize.
1648. J. Goodwin, Right & Might, 21. Whatsoever … portendeth mine and destruction to the lives of men … is facilitated by him [God] … to transgresse a Law without guilt of sinne.
1878. Baring-Gould, Myst. Suffering, iii. 41. The gift of life facilitates the enjoyment of life.
