commissioner
noun
com·mis·sion·er
kə-ˈmi-sh(ə-)nər 
: a person with a commission: such as
a
: a member of a commission
b
: the representative of the governmental authority in a district, province, or other unit often having both judicial and administrative powers
c
: the officer in charge of a department or bureau of the public service
d
: the administrative head of a professional sport
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The baseball commissioner decided to suspend the players for 10 games.
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Walking on stage for the NFL Draft wasn’t just about putting on a new hat, sporting a stylish suit and being greeted by commissioner Roger Goodell.
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Jason Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
So, be prepared for surprise selections and potential trades (both of picks and players) after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell kicks off the 90th Annual Player Selection Meeting Thursday night at legendary Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at 8 p.m. ET.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Specific changes have not yet been proposed, and commissioners are waiting to gather public comment before developing possible new regulations later this year.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Like years prior, the draft is set to be a huge event with fans from all across the US traveling to Green Bay, Wisconsin, to watch names being read out by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and others, with the event being held outside the famous Lambeau Field, home of the Packers.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
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Jason Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
So, be prepared for surprise selections and potential trades (both of picks and players) after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell kicks off the 90th Annual Player Selection Meeting Thursday night at legendary Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at 8 p.m. ET.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Specific changes have not yet been proposed, and commissioners are waiting to gather public comment before developing possible new regulations later this year.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Like years prior, the draft is set to be a huge event with fans from all across the US traveling to Green Bay, Wisconsin, to watch names being read out by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and others, with the event being held outside the famous Lambeau Field, home of the Packers.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Commissioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commissioner. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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commissioner
noun
com·mis·sion·er
kə-ˈmish-(ə-)nər
1
: a member of a commission
2
: an official in charge of a government department
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