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The definition of a commendation is an official recommendation or praise.

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An example of commendation is praising someone for saving a life of someone in the community.

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See commendation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of commending; esp., recommendation or praise
Archaic greetings or regards, as to a friend

Origin: ME commendacion < L commendatio

See commendation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of commending.
Something, especially an official award or citation, that commends.

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