A group of people officially charged with a particular function. The government set up a commission to investigate the causes of the financial crisis.
An instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people. She received a commission to paint a portrait of the mayor.
A sum, typically a set percentage of the value involved, paid to an agent in a commercial transaction. The real estate agent earned a commission on the sale of the house.
The act of committing a crime or offense. The commission of the robbery was caught on surveillance cameras.
A warrant conferring the rank of officer in an army, navy, or air force. He received his commission as a lieutenant in the army.
The state of being operational, active, or in service. The ship was taken out of commission for extensive repairs.