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commissions

  • plural
    of commission.
    commission
    noun
    the act of committing or entrusting a person, group, etc., with supervisory power or authority.
  • present tense form
    of commission (3rd person singular).
    commission
    noun
    the act of committing or entrusting a person, group, etc., with supervisory power or authority.

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Southeast Asia's biggest economy has long battled corruption in its public and private sectors despite strengthening anti-graft laws, creating special investigative commissions and arresting several high profile people.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

Luxury travel advisers may make commissions from hotels when booking clients.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Hand now runs a workshop housing more than 20 pieces of rescued equipment, running DIY classes, commercial commissions and collaborating with local artists.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

Whoever you choose, ask if they charge a fee — or earn commissions from investing your money in certain products.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026

The end of the war brought an unceasing parade of high-profile visitors to Berkeley—military men, foreign dignitaries, important scientists from abroad—and a stream of invitations to join government commissions and corporate boards.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik