the act of sending, or the state of being sent; a being sent or delegated by authority, with certain powers for transacting business; comission.-that with which a messenger or agent is charged; an errand; business or duty on which one is sent; a commission.-persons sent; any number of persons appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy.-an assotiation or organization of missionaries; a station or residence of missionaries.-an organization for worship and work, dependent on one or more churches.-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.-dismission; discharge from service.-to send on a mission.