Comision

Comision is a term used in several languages to denote different but related concepts, including a body entrusted with duties, a fee paid for services, and the act of ordering or creating a work. In Spanish, the corresponding word is comisión; in English, commission. The specific meaning depends on the context.

As a noun describing a group, a commission refers to a body of people appointed to investigate, advise, regulate, or oversee a particular matter on behalf of an organization, government, or public institution. Commissions can be temporary, established for a specific inquiry or report, or permanent, with ongoing oversight and policymaking powers. The scope and authority of a commission vary widely across jurisdictions and institutions.

As a financial term, commission denotes a fee paid to an intermediary for services rendered in a transaction, typically calculated as a percentage of the value of the deal. Commissions are common in fields such as real estate, finance, insurance, and sales, and may be earned by brokers, agents, or sales representatives. They can be fixed or tiered and may be subject to performance conditions or regulatory rules.

As a verb, to commission means to order the creation or procurement of a product or project, such as art, a building, or equipment, and to assign responsibility for its completion. The result is a commissioned work or project.

Related terms include committee, board, and fee or remuneration. The distinctions among these terms reflect differences in purpose, authority, and compensation.