IN COMMISSION Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

in commission

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variants or into commission

Definition of in commission

as in operational

being in effective operation The classic old car is back in commission after undergoing an expensive restoration.

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in force

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The ban remains in force, with the Supreme Court scheduled to hear a further appeal early next month.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Those restrictions would be part of the deed and would remain in force for 40 years.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026

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