commission

noun | com·mis·sion

1. : a formal written authorization to perform various acts and duties a notary's commission

2. a : authority to act for, in behalf of, or in place of another

   b : a government agency Federal Trade Commission — see also agency

3. a : a group of persons directed to perform a duty

   b : a government agency Federal Trade Commission — see also agency

   c : a city council having legislative and executive functions

4. : an act of committing something commission of the crime

5. : a fee paid to an agent or employee for transacting a piece of business or performing a service; especially : a percentage of the money received paid to the agent responsible for the business : a percentage of the money received paid to the agent responsible for the business