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Word entry · 10 letters

commission

Best crossword clue

"Formal task or fee"

10 letters · collected on this word page

10 lettersPronunciation /kəˈmɪʃən/Part of speech noun, verbSorted ciimmnoossStarts with CEnds with N2 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. a special assignment that is given to a person or group

Word origin

From Middle English commissioun, from Old French commission, from Latin commissiō (“sending together; commission”), from prefix com- (“with”) + noun of action missiō (“sending”), from perfect passive participle missus (“sent”), from the verb mittō (“to send”) + noun of action suffix -iō.

Used in a sentence

  • David received his commission after graduating from West Point.
  • Let him see our commission.
  • This is an exact Inventory of what we found about the Body of the Man-Mountain, who uſed us with great Civility, and due Reſpect to your Majeſty's Commiſſion.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Formal task or fee10 letters
02Formal assignment or fee10 letters

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