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commissions

/kəˈmɪʃənz/

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noun

A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).

Examples :

"The president gives his generals commissions to strategize a defense plan. "

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An official charge or authority to do something, often used of military officers.

Examples :

"David received his commission after graduating from West Point."

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The thing to be done as agent for another.

Examples :

"I have three commissions for the city."

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A body or group of people, officially tasked with carrying out a particular function.

Examples :

"The city council commissions often meet to discuss important local issues, such as transportation and housing. "

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A fee charged by an agent or broker for carrying out a transaction.

Examples :

"The real estate agent earned high commissions for selling several houses last month. "

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The act of committing (e.g. a crime).

Examples :

"the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism"

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verb

To send or officially charge someone or some group to do something.

Examples :

"James Bond was commissioned with recovering the secret documents."

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To place an order for (often piece of art)

Examples :

"He commissioned a replica of the Mona Lisa for his living room, but the painter gave up after six months."

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To put into active service

Examples :

"The aircraft carrier was commissioned in 1944, during WWII."

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