recommission

com·mis·sion

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Definitions of recommission word

noun recommission the act of committing or entrusting a person, group, etc., with supervisory power or authority. 1
noun recommission an authoritative order, charge, or direction. 1
noun recommission authority granted for a particular action or function. 1
noun recommission a document granting such authority. 1
noun recommission 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 recommission 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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