commission
UK: kəˈmɪʃ(ə)n | US: kəˈmɪʃ(ə)n
n. 1. An official group or task assigned to investigate or manage something.
n. 2. A fee paid to an agent for services rendered (e.g., sales).
vt. 3. To formally assign a task or role to someone.
The word "commission" originates from Latin commissio (a sending together), derived from com- (together) + mittere (to send). The core idea of "sending with authority" evolved into modern meanings like delegating tasks (vt.) or a group entrusted with duties (n.). The financial sense (fee) emerged from the concept of "authorizing someone to act on your behalf."
The government appointed a commission to investigate the incident.
She earns a 10% commission on every sale.
The artist was commissioned to paint a mural for the city hall.
The peace commission negotiated a ceasefire agreement.
His commission as an officer was signed by the president.