Commission
Commission noun - The granting of power to perform various acts or duties.
Limits and commission are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Limits" instead a noun "Commission".
Limits
Commission and limits are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Commission" instead a noun "Limits".
Both words in one sentence
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The former, having Puritan commentary suggesting limits to the power of the church hierarchy and monarchs, drove King James VI/I to commission a new translation without notes that you may be familiar with.
Source: Footnote Fever - The Man of Steel averts this by having the mayor of Metropolis (as fallout from a challenge to his authority by Lex Luthor) commission Superman directly as a special deputy, which at least gives Superman jurisdiction within Metropolis city limits.
Source: Reality Ensues / Comic Books -
As far back as 1986, Stern was in constant battle with The Federal Communications Commission, pushing the limits of free speech and what could and could not be broadcast over radio airwaves.
Source: Creator / Howard Stern
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