commissioner

Definition

  • noun: a member of a commission
  • noun: a person with a 'commission'

Examples

  • The baseball 'commissioner' decided to suspend the players for 10 games.

  • the city's library 'commissioners'

  • the mental health 'commissioner'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) to Colonel... Sharki in Lugash. I see. - Sir. - What? It's a birthday gift from my wife. Most realistic. Get me the commissioner. Chief Inspector Dreyfus calling. Hmm. The commissioner. Commissioner, I've just received your instructions... (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther
  • (..) One day, Francois. One day I'll be rid of him forever. That'll be the day. - Something on your mind? - An order from the commissioner. - Oh, yes? - It concerns Clouseau. - Yes, go on. - He's to be reinstated as an inspector. What? You can't be serious. (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther