Commissionship

/kəˈmɪʃənʃɪp/ noun

Definition

The position, office, or state of holding a commission; the period during which someone holds a commission.

Etymology

From commission + -ship suffix. Variant of commissionership with slightly different emphasis.

Kelly Says

The difference between 'commissionership' and 'commissionship' shows how English sometimes creates synonyms through different suffix combinations—both describe the same position with subtle stylistic differences.

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