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Entry 3 senses Webster, 1913

Commendation

/kämˌ-ən-dāsh'-ən/ · Com·men·da·tion · IPA /ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/
01 n. The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
  1. 1.
    The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
    “Need we . . . epistles of commendation?” — 2 Cor. iii. 1.
    “By the commendation of the great officers.” Bacon.
  2. 2.
    That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
    “Good nature is the most godlike commendation of a man.” Dryden.
  3. 3.
    A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.[Obs.]
    “Hark you, Margaret; No princely commendations to my king?” Shak.