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COMMISSION

Categories: Constitutional

Definition (1910 Edition)

Office or duty as the representative of his superior; an officer of the bishop, who exercises spiritual jurisdiction in distant parts of the diocese.

given with the commission. Pen. Code Cal. 3 1351,
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.