■ noun
1》 an instruction or command.
↘a formal request to design or create a building or work of art.
↘ archaic the authority to perform a task.
2》 a group given official authority to control or investigate something.
3》 a sum paid to an agent in a commercial transaction.
4》 a warrant conferring the rank of military officer.
5》 the action of committing a crime or offence.
■ verb
1》 order or authorize the production of.
↘order or authorize (someone) to do or produce something.
2》 bring into working order.
3》 appoint to the rank of military officer.
Phrases
in (or out of ) ~ in (or not in) use or working order.
Origin
ME: via OFr. from L. commissio(n-) , from committere (see commit ).