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commendation

[ kom-uhn-dey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of commending; recommendation; praise:

    commendation for a job well done.

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  2. something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award:

    a commendation for bravery.

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  3. Feudal Law. the placing of oneself or one's land under the protection of a lord so as to become his vassal.
  4. commendations, Archaic. a complimentary greeting or message.


commendation

/ ˌɒɛˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of commending; praise
  2. an award
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • -dzm·岹tDz noun
  • ܲcdz··岹tDz noun
  • p·dzm·岹tDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of commendation1

1175–1225; Middle English commendacioun (< Anglo-French ) < Latin dzԻپō- (stem of dzԻپō ) a commending to God. See commend, -ation
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It will end with a final commendation - a concluding prayer where the pontiff will be formally entrusted to God.

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The service will end with prayers for Pope Francis and a final commendation - a concluding prayer where the Pope will be formally entrusted to God.

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The service will end with the final commendation and valediction, marking the beginning of nine days of mourning for the Pope, the Catholic news agency reported.

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“He engaged in extensive self-help programming, maintained an excellent work history, and received numerous commendations from correctional staff for his positive transformation.”

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There was one nice moment when Guardiola showed a delicate touch to control a ball out of play, and Amorim touched his hand as a sign of commendation.

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