Associations to the word «Commissioned»

Wiktionary

COMMISSIONED, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of commission
COMMISSIONED OFFICER, noun. (military) An officer who derives authority directly from a sovereign power and, as such, hold a commission charging them with the duties and responsibilities of a specific office or position.
COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, noun. Plural of commissioned officer

Dictionary definition

COMMISSIONED, adjective. (of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above.
COMMISSIONED, adjective. Given official approval to act; "an accredited college"; "commissioned broker"; "licensed pharmacist"; "authorized representative".

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley