commission

Meaning

An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.

An instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group; also a fee paid to an agent or employee for a transaction.

Example Sentences

The commission recommends constitutional reforms.

The artist received a commission to paint a portrait.

Example Expressions

on commission

Synonyms

panel, board, committee, council, body, authority, mandate, order, task, fee, allowance

Entry 1

panel, board, committee, council, body, authority

Entry 2

mandate, order, task, fee, allowance

Antonyms

individual, solo entity, single person, lone actor, unilateral body, independent unit, dismissal, discharge, unemployment

Entry 1

individual, solo entity, single person, lone actor, unilateral body, independent unit

Entry 2

dismissal, discharge, unemployment

Collocations

earn commission, sales commission, commission rate, commission fee