n.
Pronunciation: k ə - ' mi-sh( ə -)n ə r
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
: a person with a commission: as a : a member of a commission b : the representative of the governmental authority in a district, province, or other unit often having both judicial and administrative powers c : the officer in charge of a department or bureau of the public service d : the administrative head of a professional sport
– com · mis · sion · er · ship \ - ˌ ship \ noun