Definition of Commission
Commission
com·mis·sion


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a task, command, or instruction given to a person or a team of people;

e.g. I received a commission to paint a portrait of a dog.

(noun)
a group of people officially held responsible for carrying out a particular function;

e.g. The National Commissions for Free Education.

(verb)
to give a command or order for the production of something such as a building, piece of art, etc.;

e.g. They commissioned a portrait of their granddaughter, Rory.



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