commissive

com·mis·sion

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Definitions of commissive word

noun commissive the act of committing or entrusting a person, group, etc., with supervisory power or authority. 1
noun commissive an authoritative order, charge, or direction. 1
noun commissive authority granted for a particular action or function. 1
noun commissive a document granting such authority. 1
noun commissive a document conferring authority issued by the president of the U.S. to officers in the Army, Navy, and other military services, and by state governments to justices of the peace and others. 1
noun commissive the power thus granted. 1

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin commissiōn- (stem of commissiō) a committing. See com-, mission, commit

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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