(n.) The act of sending, or the state of being sent; a being
sent or delegated by authority, with certain powers for transacting
business; comission.
(n.) That with which a messenger or agent is charged; an
errand; business or duty on which one is sent; a commission.
(n.) Persons sent; any number of persons appointed to perform
any service; a delegation; an embassy.
(n.) An assotiation or organization of missionaries; a station
or residence of missionaries.
(n.) An organization for worship and work, dependent on one or
more churches.
(n.) A course of extraordinary sermons and services at a
particular place and time for the special purpose of quickening the
faith and zeal participants, and of converting unbelievers.
(n.) Dismission; discharge from service.
(v. t.) To send on a mission.
