enabling clauseglossary / ENABLING CLAUSE enabling clause. The part of a statute or constitution that gives governmental officials the power and authority to put the law into effect and enforce it. See ENACTING CLAUSE. 词条贡献者 资深译员Tommy,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译有关基础设施/交通运输领域的法律文件。