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noun
1.
the act of committing.
2.
the state of being committed.
3.
the act of committing, pledging, or engaging oneself.
4.
a pledge or promise; obligation: We have made a commitment to pay our bills on time.
5.
EXPANDengagement; involvement: They have a sincere commitment to religion.
6.
perpetration or commission, as of a crime.
7.
consignment, as to prison.
8.
confinement to a mental institution or hospital: The psychiatrist recommended commitment.
9.
an order, as by a court or judge, confining a person to a mental institution or hospital.
10.
Law. a written order of a court directing that someone be confined in prison; mittimus.
11.
Parliamentary Procedure. the act of referring or entrusting to a committee for consideration.
12.
COLLAPSEStock Exchange.
a.
an agreement to buy or sell securities.
b.
a sale or purchase of securities.
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Commitment
is always a great word to know.
So is plea. Does it mean:
| circumstances that render conduct less serious and thereby serve to reduce the damages to be awarded or the punishment to be imposed |
| an allegation made by a party to a legal suit, in support of his or her claim or defense; a defendant's answer to a legal declaration or charge |
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