Noun

1. A special group delegated to consider some matter; - milton berle
2. A fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received or collected or agreed to be paid (as distinguished from a salary)
3. The act of granting authority to undertake certain functions
4. The state of being in good working order and ready for operation
5. A group of representatives or delegates
6. A formal statement of a command or injunction to do something
7. An official document issued by a government and conferring on the recipient the rank of an officer in the armed forces
8. The act of committing a crime
9. A special assignment that is given to a person or group

Verb

1. Put into commission; equip for service; of ships
2. Place an order for
3. Charge with a task