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A body of delegates
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- A body of delegates
- The act of delegating.
- The act of granting another the power to act on one’s behalf in an official capacity; a group of delegates. The act of granting another the power to act on one’s behalf in an official capacity; a group of delegates.
(Uncountable, basketball) An offensive foul in which the player with the ball moves into a stationary defender.
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- (Uncountable, basketball) An offensive foul in which the player with the ball moves into a stationary defender.
- (Countable) An act or process of charging (as of a battery).
The act by which somebody or something is sent.
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- The act by which somebody or something is sent.
The state of being deputed.
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- The state of being deputed.
- A person or group appointed to represent another or others; a delegation.
- A group of persons, or one person, appointed to represent others
The act of assigning:
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- The act of assigning:
- The transfer of a duty, interest, or right from one party to another. See also subrogation. The transfer of a duty, interest, or right from one party to another. See also subrogation.
- An assigning or being assigned; appointment; allotment
Official consignment by court order of a person as to prison or a mental hospital
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- Official consignment by court order of a person as to prison or a mental hospital
- Something pledged, especially an engagement by contract involving financial obligation.
- Dedication to a long-term course of action; engagement; involvement
(Linguistics) One's actual use of language in actual situations.
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- (Linguistics) One's actual use of language in actual situations.
- The act of performing or the state of being performed.
- The act or style of performing a work or role before an audience.
(Countable) (A document giving) formal sanction, permission or warrant.
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- (Countable) (A document giving) formal sanction, permission or warrant.
- (Uncountable) Permission.
- Legal power or right; sanction
A specific, often limited, period of employment:
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- A specific, often limited, period of employment:
- The condition of being in gear:
- The action of engaging or the state of being engaged:
The state of being employed.
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- The state of being employed.
- The thing at which one is employed; work; occupation; profession; job
- The state of working for another under a contract of hire that provides that one’s services are subject to the other’s direction and control. The state of working for another under a contract of hire that provides that one’s services are subject to the other’s direction and control.
The act or an instance of submitting a name for candidacy or appointment.
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- The act or an instance of submitting a name for candidacy or appointment.
- The act of nominating or the fact of being nominated
- The act or an instance of appointing a person to office.
An arrangement for a meeting; an engagement.
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- An arrangement for a meeting; an engagement.
- Decree; direction; established order or constitution.
- An arrangement to meet someone or be somewhere at a set time; engagement
(Ecclesiastical) The ceremony of consecration to the ministry.
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- (Ecclesiastical) The ceremony of consecration to the ministry.
- An arrangement or ordering.
- The act of ordaining or the state of being ordained.
(Feudal Law) Ceremonial transfer of land to a tenant
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- (Feudal Law) Ceremonial transfer of land to a tenant
- The act or formal ceremony of conferring the authority and symbols of a high office.
- A formal investing as with an office, power, or authority, often with appropriate symbols or robes
A document or set of documents in which these laws and principles are written down
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- A document or set of documents in which these laws and principles are written down
- The physical makeup of a person:
- The fundamental and organic laws and principles of a country or state that create a system of government and provides a basis against which the validity of all other laws is determined.
A formal beginning or introduction.
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- A formal beginning or introduction.
- The formal beginning or initiation of any movement, course of action, etc.; as, the inauguration of a new system, a new condition, etc.
- The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.
(Figuratively) A success in the face of little or no opposition.
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- (Figuratively) A success in the face of little or no opposition.
- The act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or the sovereign's consort.
The prescribed form or customary procedure, as in a meeting or court of law:
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- The prescribed form or customary procedure, as in a meeting or court of law:
- A style of building:
- A sequence or arrangement of successive things:
A permission granted by government to perform an act or service regulated by law (for example, a license to fish or to practice law).
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- A permission granted by government to perform an act or service regulated by law (for example, a license to fish or to practice law).
- A contract allowing someone to use a proprietary product or service:
- A right to enter onto land or property and use it, without any ownership rights being conferred.
The post where the person in command is stationed
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- The post where the person in command is stationed
- (Comput.) A request entered by means of a keyboard, mouse, etc. to have a particular function performed
- An order; direction; mandate
Expense; cost:
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- Expense; cost:
- The command to attack:
- An order, command, or injunction.
Something one is making, doing, or acting upon, esp. as part of one's occupation or duty; task; undertaking
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- Something one is making, doing, or acting upon, esp. as part of one's occupation or duty; task; undertaking
- A place where work is done, as a factory, public utility plant, etc.
- A trade, profession, or other means of livelihood:
A quantity whose value depends on the value given to one or more related quantities. For example, the area of a square is a function of the length of its sides.
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- A quantity whose value depends on the value given to one or more related quantities. For example, the area of a square is a function of the length of its sides.
- The action or purpose for which a person or thing is suited or employed, especially:
- A special duty or performance required in the course of work or activity
The constraining power of a promise, contract, law, or sense of duty:
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- The constraining power of a promise, contract, law, or sense of duty:
- A duty imposed legally or socially; thing that one is bound to do by contract, promise, moral responsibility, etc.
- A binding, formal arrangement or an agreement to a liability to pay a specified amount or to do a certain thing for a person or group of persons. See also duty and liability.
(Education) a task given to students, homework or coursework
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- (Education) a task given to students, homework or coursework
- The act of assigning:
- The transfer of a duty, interest, or right from one party to another. See also subrogation. The transfer of a duty, interest, or right from one party to another. See also subrogation.
Plural form of commissioner
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- Plural form of commissioner
Plural form of representative
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- Plural form of representative
Food or meals considered as a whole:
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- Food or meals considered as a whole:
- (--- Computers) A circuit board.
- (Archaic) A council table
A body of delegates from local units of a union, confederation, etc.
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- A body of delegates from local units of a union, confederation, etc.
- An assembly of persons called together for consultation, deliberation, or discussion.
- The discussion or deliberation in a council
A fixed sum charged, as by an institution or by law, for a privilege:
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- A fixed sum charged, as by an institution or by law, for a privilege:
- A charge for professional services:
- A payment invoiced or made for the performance of services; an interest in or ownership of real estate See fee simple. A payment invoiced or made for the performance of services; an interest in or ownership of real estate See fee simple.
An amount, such as an allowance, duty, or commission, that varies in proportion to a larger sum, such as total sales:
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- An amount, such as an allowance, duty, or commission, that varies in proportion to a larger sum, such as total sales:
- Any number or amount, as of interest, tax, etc., stated in percent
- A proportion or share in relation to a whole; a part:
The act of remunerating.
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- The act of remunerating.
- Something, such as a payment, that remunerates.
- That which remunerates; reward; pay; recompense; compensation
Monarchs and their families considered as a group.
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Fixed compensation for services, paid to a person on a regular basis.
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- Fixed compensation for services, paid to a person on a regular basis.
Any periodic payment, as a pension or allowance
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- Any periodic payment, as a pension or allowance
- A fixed and regular payment, such as a salary for services rendered or an allowance.
- A fixed payment, generally small and occurring at regular intervals; a modest allowance
An equitable portion:
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- An equitable portion:
- One of the equal parts into which the capital stock of a company is divided:
- A part or portion belonging to, distributed to, contributed by, or owed by a person or group:
A person's lot or fate.
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- A person's lot or fate.
- A part or limited quantity of anything, esp. that allotted to a person; share
- A woman's dowry:
A reduction:
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- A reduction:
- A part that has been cut from a main body:
- (Informal) A portion of profits or earnings; a share.
(Informal) A commission, rebate, or share, esp. when received in an illegitimate transaction
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- (Informal) A commission, rebate, or share, esp. when received in an illegitimate transaction
- A percentage or share of the profits of an enterprise, especially one given or accepted as a bribe.
- A percentage of an amount of money taken by a third-party as a bribe or as part of an unlawful enterprise.
To set (a date, place, etc.); decide upon officially; decree
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- To set (a date, place, etc.); decide upon officially; decree
- (Law) To direct the disposition of (property) to a person or persons in exercise of a power granted for this purpose by a preceding deed.
- To name or select officially for an office, position, etc.
A fundamental property of the elementary particles of which matter is made that gives rise to attractive and repulsive forces. There are two kinds of charge: color charge and electric charge.
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- A fundamental property of the elementary particles of which matter is made that gives rise to attractive and repulsive forces. There are two kinds of charge: color charge and electric charge.
- To direct or put (a weapon) into position for use; level or direct.
- To record as a debt against a person's name or account
The act of granting another the power to act on one’s behalf.
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- The act of granting another the power to act on one’s behalf.
- One who acts on behalf of one or more others in an official capacity.
- To entrust (authority, power, etc.) to a person acting as one's agent or representative
To act as deputy, esp. as temporary deputy
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- To act as deputy, esp. as temporary deputy
- To appoint or serve as a deputy.
- To make or name as a substitute.
To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
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- To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
- To give power or authority to; authorize
- To give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation.
To enter on the credit side of an account book.
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- To enter on the credit side of an account book.
- To certify as meeting certain set standards
- To give credit to:
To grant a license to or for; authorize.
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- To grant a license to or for; authorize.
- To give license or a license to or for; permit formally
To give a command or instruction for:
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- To give a command or instruction for:
- To instruct to do something; give an order to; command
- To request to be supplied with:
(Now Rare) To demand from; make demands on
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- (Now Rare) To demand from; make demands on
- To demand or take, as by authority
- To submit a written order or request for (equipment, etc.)
To express a wish or desire for; ask for, esp. in a polite or formal way
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- To express a wish or desire for; ask for, esp. in a polite or formal way
- To ask (a person) to do something:
- To express a desire for, especially politely; ask for. Often used with an infinitive or clause:
To put or drive into a given state or condition:
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- To put or drive into a given state or condition:
- To cause to take place or occur:
- To direct (a person) to a source of information; refer:
To assign (authority or duties) to another; delegate.
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- To assign (authority or duties) to another; delegate.
- To appoint as one's substitute, agent, etc.
- To give (authority, functions, etc.) to someone else as deputy
To found (an institution, for example).
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- To found (an institution, for example).
- To give a certain office or function to; appoint
- To set up (an assembly, proceedings, etc.) in a legal or official form
To invest with ministerial or priestly authority; confer holy orders on:
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- To invest with ministerial or priestly authority; confer holy orders on:
- To order or decree by virtue of superior authority:
- To decree; order; establish; enact
To give in charge or trust; deliver for safekeeping; entrust; consign
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- To give in charge or trust; deliver for safekeeping; entrust; consign
- To consign for future use or for preservation:
- To order a person’s placement in, or to send a person to, a hospital, mental health facility, prison, or similar institution, especially pursuant to court order.
To give as a trust to (someone):
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- To give as a trust to (someone):
- To give over (something) to another for care, protection, or performance:
- To charge or invest with a trust or duty
To complete, transact, or dispose of promptly:
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- To complete, transact, or dispose of promptly:
- To finish quickly or promptly
- To send off or out promptly, usually on a specific errand or official business
(Business) To transfer to the custody of, usually for sale, transport, or safekeeping.
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- (Business) To transfer to the custody of, usually for sale, transport, or safekeeping.
- To deliver (merchandise, for example) for custody or sale.
- To set apart, as for a special use or purpose; assign:
(Law) To transfer (property, rights, or interests) from one to another.
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- (Law) To transfer (property, rights, or interests) from one to another.
- To give out as a task; allot:
- To transfer one’s duty, interest, or right to another, especially regarding property or under a contract, so that the transferee has the same duty, interest, or right as the transferor had. See also assignment and delegate.
To involve oneself or become occupied; participate:
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- To involve oneself or become occupied; participate:
- To require the use of; occupy:
- To draw into; involve:
To devote (time, for example) to an activity or purpose:
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- To devote (time, for example) to an activity or purpose:
- To keep busy or occupied; take up the attention, time, etc. of; devote
- To provide work to (someone) for pay:
(Rare) To vest or settle (a power or right) in a person, legislative body, etc.
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- (Rare) To vest or settle (a power or right) in a person, legislative body, etc.
- To spend or devote for future advantage or benefit:
- To commit (money or capital) in order to gain a financial return:
To identify by the right name
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- To identify by the right name
- To specify or fix:
- To give a name or title to; entitle; style
To enter (a horse) in a horse race
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- To enter (a horse) in a horse race
- To propose as a candidate in an election or as one to be considered for an honor or prize:
- (Now Rare) To name, call, or designate
To engage the temporary use of for a fee; rent:
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- To engage the temporary use of for a fee; rent:
- To obtain work:
- To get the services of (a person) or the use of (a thing) in return for payment; employ or engage
To request: bespeak a favor.
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- To request: bespeak a favor.
- To be or give a sign of; indicate:
- To engage, hire, or order in advance:
(Comput.) To activate (a device, a software function or feature, etc.)
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- (Comput.) To activate (a device, a software function or feature, etc.)
- To supply with the means, knowledge, or opportunity (to do something); make able:
- (Should we delete(+) this redundant sense?) To allow a way out or excuse for an action.
To deserve and get; require as due, proper, or becoming
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- To deserve and get; require as due, proper, or becoming
- To deserve and receive as due; exact:
- To give an order or orders to; direct with authority
To choose; select
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- To choose; select
- To pick out; select:
- To select by divine will for salvation. Used of God.
To make a selection; choose
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- To make a selection; choose
- To take as a choice from among several; pick out.
- To choose or pick out from among others, as for excellence, desirability, etc.
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The purpose or object of such a trip:
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- The purpose or object of such a trip:
- The thing to be done on such a trip; purpose or object for which one goes or is sent
- (Archaic) A mission; an embassy.
A building or compound housing a mission.
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- A building or compound housing a mission.
- An aerospace operation intended to carry out specific program objectives:
- A mission established abroad.
To give power or authority to; authorize
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- To give power or authority to; authorize
- To give ability to; enable; permit
- To provide (someone regarded as weak or oppressed) with the means or opportunities to improve his or her situation
To authorize, allow, or permit
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- To authorize, allow, or permit
- (Should we delete(+) this redundant sense?) To allow a way out or excuse for an action.
- To supply with the means, knowledge, or opportunity (to do something); make able:
To honor or dignify by a title
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- To honor or dignify by a title
- To give a title or name to
- To give a right or legal title to; qualify (a person) to something
To grant a license to or for; authorize.
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- To grant a license to or for; authorize.
- To give license or a license to or for; permit formally
To change the strength or flavor of (a liquid, etc.)
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- To change the strength or flavor of (a liquid, etc.)
- To be or become qualified, as by meeting requirements
- To render deserving of a descriptor by having or enumerating certain necessary characteristics:
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- License implies the giving of formal legal permission to do some specified thing and often emphasizes regulation to license hunters
- To accredit , in this comparison, implies the sending of a person, duly authorized and with the proper credentials, as an ambassador, delegate, etc.
- Authorize implies the giving of power or the right to act, ranging in application from a specific legal power to discretionary powers in dealings of any kind
- To commission a person is to authorize as well as instruct to perform a certain duty, as the execution of an artistic work, or to appoint to a certain rank or office
Find another word for commission. In this page you can discover 105 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for commission, like: delegation, empowering, charging, sending, deputizing, deputation, authorizing, assignment, entrusting, commitment and committing.
