Komisjon

Komisjon is a term used in several languages, including Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish, that covers related but distinct meanings: a formal group tasked with a specific job, and the act of assigning or commissioning that task. It is cognate with the English word commission and derives from Latin commissio via French.

In governmental and organizational contexts, a komisyon (or kommission) refers to a body appointed to investigate, advise, or decide on a particular issue. Examples include royal commissions or commissions of inquiry. Such bodies are usually empowered to gather information, solicit testimony, and report their findings to a supervising authority; they are typically temporary and separate from elected legislatures or executive bodies.

As a verb or verb-derived sense, to commission means to authorize the creation or execution of a project, work, or study. This can involve funding, hiring, and management arrangements to produce a commissioned item such as artwork, construction, or research.

In business and finance, komisyon (commission) denotes a fee paid to an agent or broker for services in facilitating a transaction. This fee is often a percentage of the deal value and applies to areas such as real estate, insurance, financial trading, and sales. The term can also describe the act of paying such fees or the proportional amount themselves.

Usage varies by language and context, but the core idea links delegation, authorization, and compensation. Overall, komisjon can refer to an appointed body, the act of assigning a task, or a fee earned by an intermediary.