Commissions
Definitions
- (n.) Fees paid to an agent or broker as a percentage of a transaction.
The sales agent earned commissions based on the total sales.
- (n.) Groups of persons officially charged with a particular duty, usually investigative or administrative.
The government formed commissions to investigate consumer protection issues.
Forms
- commission
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'commissions' often refers either to fees or to formal bodies, so context is key when interpreting the term.
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