HABILITATE

[ha.bil.i.tate] vb -tat.ed ; -tat.ing [LL habilitatus, pp. of habilitare, fr. L habilitas ability--more at ability] vt (1604) 1: to make fit or capable (as for functioning in society)

2: clothe, dress ~ vi: to qualify oneself -- ha.bil.i.ta.tion n