commissive

Meanings

• noun

  The act of commissioning or authorizing something; the power to commission.

  - "The commissive officer had the power to commission new ships for the navy."
  - "The artist was commissioned to create a portrait of the president."

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Variants

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'commissus', meaning 'entrusted, committed'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'commission' comes from the Old French word 'commissioner', meaning 'to entrust or commit'.

2. In the art world, a commission is often used to refer to a work of art that is specifically created for a client or patron.

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1. Commission: A fee or payment, usually a percentage of the sale price, paid to an agent or broker for services rendered.

2. Commissioner: A person appointed to oversee or manage a particular area or department, especially one with administrative or judicial responsibilities.

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Culture

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In literature, 'commissive' is often used in the context of art, law, or politics to refer to the act of commissioning or authorizing something. For example, in art, a commission is a fee paid to an artist to create a work of art for a client.

How to Memorize "commissive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene where someone is entrusting a task to someone else. Visualize the act of commissioning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'commission' with the act of hiring an artist to create a painting or sculpture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Commissioned to create, commissioned to innovate' to help memorize the meaning of 'commissive'.

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