What does "commendation" mean?

Commendation: By the commendation of the great officers. Bacon.

Additional senses

  1. 2.That which is the ground of approbation or praise. Good nature is the most godlike commendation of a man. Dryden.
  2. 3.pl. A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting. [Obs.] Hark you, Margaret; No princely commendations to my king Shak.

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