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    Commission (en. Commission)

    /kɔ.mi.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Amount of money earned by an agent on a sale.
    He earned a 10% commission on the sale.
    Il a touché une commission de 10% sur la vente.
    Mission entrusted to a group of people.
    The commission was formed to study the report.
    La commission a été formée pour étudier le rapport.
    Body responsible for a specific task.
    The security commission issued recommendations.
    La commission de sécurité a émis des recommandations.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'commissio', meaning 'entrusted mission'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    service commission
    Commission formed for a specific mission.
    commission de service
    commission receipt
    Act of receiving a commission on a sale.
    perception de commission

    Related Words

    mandate
    Instruction given to someone to act on one's behalf.
    mandat
    task
    Work or mission to be accomplished.
    tâche
    remuneration
    Sum paid in exchange for a service.
    rémunération

    Slang Meanings

    Receiving kickbacks during sales.
    He ended up taking a commission on the sale, which is not very legal.
    Il a fini par prendre une commission sur la vente, ce qui n’est pas très légal.
    Doing business behind the scenes.
    He is known for having his little commissions in the neighborhood.
    Il est connu pour avoir ses petites commissions dans le quartier.