[kuh-man-duh-ree, -mahn-] 
| 1. | the office or rank of a commander. |
| 2. | the district of a commander. |
| 3. | a district controlled by a commander of certain medieval orders of knights. |
| 4. | a local branch or lodge of certain secret or fraternal orders. |
| commandery | |
noun | |
| the position or office of commander [syn: commandership] |
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