ˌkäˌmenˈdāshən, -_mən- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English commendacioun, from Middle French commendation, from Latin commendation-, commendatio, from commendatus + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
a. : the act of commending : the expression of approval
b. : something that commends
good nature is the most godlike commendation of man — John Dryden
specifically : an award (as to a military unit) for distinction in operations
a meritorious unit commendation
2. archaic : a message of affection or respect : compliment , greeting — usually used in plural
3. : an office commending to God the souls of the dead or dying
4. : the act of placing as a vassal under the protection of a lord : vassalage
5.
a. : the act of giving a benefice in commendam
b. : the state of a commendam