commission definition law
1 A warrant or authority, from the government or a court, which empowers the person named to execute official acts. 2  For example, the student received his commission to the U.S. Navy after graduation. 3  The authority under which a person transacts business for another. A warrant or authority, from the government or a court, which empowers the person named to execute official acts. 2  For example, the student received his commission to the U.S. Navy after graduation. 3  The authority under which a person transacts business for another.