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A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).
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An official charge or authority to do something, often used of military officers.
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David received his commission after graduating from West Point.
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The thing to be done as agent for another.
example
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.
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The company's sexual harassment commission made sure that every employee completed the on-line course.
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A fee charged by an agent or broker for carrying out a transaction.
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The real-estate broker charged a four percent commission for their knowledge on bidding for commercial properties; for their intellectual perspective on making a formal offer and the strategy to obtain a mutually satisfying deal with the seller in favour of the buyer.
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The act of committing (e.g. a crime).
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the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism