commission: betekenis en definities

The act of granting certain powers or the authority to carry out a particular task or duty.

The authority so granted.

The matter or task so authorized: Investigation of fraud was their commission.

A document conferring such authorization.

A group of people officially authorized to perform certain duties or functions: The Federal Trade Commission investigates false advertising.

A ruling council within the Mafia that adjudicates family disputes and regulates family activities.

The act of committing or perpetrating: the commission of a crime.

A fee or percentage allowed to a sales representative or an agent for services rendered.

An official document issued by a government, conferring on the recipient the rank of a commissioned officer in the armed forces.

The rank and powers so conferred.

To grant a commission to. See Synonyms at authorize.

To place an order for: commissioned a new symphony for the festival.

To put (a ship) into active service.

in commission In active service. Used of a ship.

in commission In use or in usable condition.

on commission With a sales commission serving as full or partial recompense for the work done: sells boats on commission.

out of commission Not in active service. Used of a ship.

out of commission Not in use or working condition.