commissioned officer

noun

Definition of COMMISSIONED OFFICER

: an officer of the armed forces holding by a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above

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15th century

COMMISSIONED OFFICER Defined for Kids

noun \kə-ˌmi-shənd-\

: an officer in the armed forces who ranks above the enlisted persons or warrant officers and who is appointed by the President

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