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com·mis·sioner (kə mis̸h′ə nər)

noun

  1. a person authorized to do certain things by a commission or warrant
  2. a member of a commission (sense )
  3. an official in charge of a certain government bureau, commission, departmental office, etc.
  4. an official appointed to administer a territory, province, etc.
  5. ☆ a person selected to regulate and control a professional sport or an association of amateur athletic teams

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commissioner Synonyms

commissioner

n.

agent, magistrate, government official, chief of police; see administrator, agent 1.


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commissioner Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • appoint: In 1942 he was appointed first regional commissioner of the Northern Ireland Air Training Corps.

Converse of subject

  • approve: This is quite separate from the publication scheme to be approved by the commissioner.

Adjective modifier

  • ecclesiastical: Ecclesiastical commissioners were posted to all regions of the country.

Modifies a noun

  • robert: Capital markets for law for public acting commissioner robert.

Noun used with modifier

  • louisiana: The curve in louisiana insurance commissioner bids back to.

Possessives

  • remit: However, the commissioner's remit would extend to 18 years of age.

Preposition: of

  • Police: Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis v. Lennon [ 2004 ] 1 WLR 2594.

Preposition: for

  • refugee: UN High Commissioner For Refugees Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations The UN high commissioner for refugees resigned last Sunday amid allegations of sexual harassment.
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