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a military or naval officer holding rank by commission.[1675-85]
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commissioned officer
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commissioned officer — noun Date: 15th century an officer of the armed forces holding by a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above … New Collegiate Dictionary
commissioned officer — noun An officer who derives authority directly from a sovereign power and, as such, hold a commission charging them with the duties and responsibilities of a specific office or position … Wiktionary
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commissioned officer — noun (C) a military officer who has a commission … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
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