enabler
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/ɪˈneɪblər/
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/ɪˈneɪblə(r)/
someone or something that helps to make an action or process possible
Technology is an enabler for remote work, allowing employees to work from anywhere.
someone who supports or encourages a person's bad habits or harmful behavior
He was considered an enabler for his friend's addiction, as he always provided the means to obtain drugs.