- roving commission
- noun Brit. an authorization given to someone conducting an inquiry to travel as is necessary.
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roving commission
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Officer (armed forces) — An officer is a member of an armed force or uniformed service who holds a position of authority. Commissioned officers derive authority directly from a sovereign power and, as such, hold a commission charging them with the duties and… … Wikipedia
My Early Life — Cover of My Early Life by Winston Churchill My Early Life: A Roving Commission is a 1930 book by Winston Churchill. It is an autobiography of his life from birth in 1874 up to approximately 1902. A significant portion of the book covers his… … Wikipedia
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