simple past tense and past participle of commission
"The architect commissioned the new building last year, and it has since been commissioned by several other clients as well."
In plain English: When someone is commissioned, they are officially asked to create something specific for them.
"The mayor commissioned an artist to create a statue for the town square."
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
"The newly commissioned officer stood at attention during the flag-raising ceremony, now officially holding the rank of second lieutenant."
given official approval to act
"an accredited college"
"commissioned broker"
"licensed pharmacist"
"authorized representative"