1 A formal written document from a government or court empowering the individual named therein to hold an appointive office or to perform official duties. In the case of an appointive office, the individual must receive the commission before she can act in their official capacity. 2 See administrative agency. 3 A group of individuals appointed by a governmental authority to perform some public service on an ad hoc basis. 4 The act of committing or commit perpetrating a crime. 5 Compensation p...