Commission and Delegate

Commission

Commission verb - To appoint as one's representative.
Usage example: plans to commission a deputy to investigate the matter

Delegate is a synonym for commission in appoint topic. In some cases you can use "Delegate" instead a verb "Commission", when it comes to topics like install, entrust.

Delegate

Delegate verb - To appoint as one's representative.
Usage example: he delegated his son to go pick up the tickets for him

Commission is a synonym for delegate in appoint topic. You can use "Commission" instead a verb "Delegate", if it concerns topics such as empower, install, authorize.

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