commendation: Meaning and Definition of
com•men•da•tion
Pronunciation: (kom"un-dā'shun), [key] — n.
- the act of commending; recommendation; praise: commendation for a job well done.
- something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award: a commendation for bravery.
- the placing of oneself or one's land under the protection of a lord so as to become his vassal.
- a complimentary greeting or message.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.