attorney-in-fact vs commission

attorney-in-fact

noun
  • An agent of the person giving him/her the power of attorney (for a specific purpose or for general purposes) to act on his or her behalf. The attorney-in-fact’s power and responsibilities depend on the specific powers granted in the power of attorney document. 

commission

noun
  • The thing to be done as agent for another. 

  • A fee charged by an agent or broker for carrying out a transaction. 

  • The act of committing (e.g. a crime or error). 

  • A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something). 

  • An official charge or authority to do something, often used of military officers. 

  • A body or group of people, officially tasked with carrying out a particular function. 

verb
  • To put into active service. 

  • To send or officially charge someone or some group to do something. 

  • To place an order for (often a piece of art). 

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