Commissioning
/kəˈmɪʃənɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of formally authorizing or placing a service, project, or piece of equipment into active operation, often after inspection or testing.
The commissioning of the new data center was completed last week after all safety checks.
- (n.) In legal contexts, the granting of authority to an individual or body to perform certain duties or functions, such as commissioning an officer or official.
The commissioning of the notary public empowered her to authenticate documents legally.
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Commentary
Usage of ‘commissioning’ often appears in contract and administrative law concerning validation and operational readiness; clarify context to distinguish procedural act from the grant of authority.
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