Commission and Constitute

Commission

Commission verb - To pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty.
Usage example: commissioned him to head the office of veterans affairs

Constitute is a synonym for commission in install topic. In some cases you can use "Constitute" instead a verb "Commission", when it comes to topics like authorize or delegate task.

Constitute

Constitute verb - To pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty.
Usage example: the legally constituted authorities with jurisdiction in this matter

Commission is a synonym for constitute in authorize topic. You can use "Commission" instead a verb "Constitute", if it concerns topics such as install, empower, set up.

Common collocations

series commission series constitute series
season commission season constitute season
song commission song constitute song
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