Commissionary

/kəˈmɪʃəneri/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or serving as a commission; acting under special authority or delegation.

Etymology

From commission + -ary suffix (meaning 'relating to' or 'one who'). Variant of commissional with similar meaning.

Kelly Says

The word 'commissionary' is surprisingly rare in modern English, but you'll find it in older legal and military texts describing temporary powers granted to specific individuals.

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