To send or officially charge someone or some group to do something.
To put into active service.
To place an order for (often a piece of art).
A fee charged by an agent or broker for carrying out a transaction.
The thing to be done as agent for another.
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.
to officially empower and authorize (someone) to act as a substitute in one's role or office
To act as a substitute for a person in their role or office
To officially empower, authorize, pronounce, and establish (someone) to be a deputy.