01 n. The act of sending, or the state of being sent; a being sent or delegated by authority, with certain powers for transacting business; comission.
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The act of sending, or the state of being sent; a being sent or delegated by authority, with certain powers for transacting business; comission.“Whose glorious deeds, but in these fields of late, Made emulous missions 'mongst the gods themselves.” — Shak.
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That with which a messenger or agent is charged; an errand; business or duty on which one is sent; a commission.“How to begin, how to accomplish best His end of being on earth, and mission high.” — Milton.
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Persons sent; any number of persons appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy; as, the Russian mission to the United Nations.“In these ships there should be a mission of three of the fellows or brethren of Solomon's house.” — Bacon.
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An assotiation or organization of missionaries; a station or residence of missionaries.
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An organization for worship and work, dependent on one or more churches.
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6.
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.
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7.
Dismission; discharge from service.[Obs.]
Phrases & compounds
Mission school —
A school connected with a mission and conducted by missionaries
Syn.
Message; errand; commission; deputation.