The difference between Commissioned officer and Warrant officer

When used as nouns, commissioned officer means an officer who derives authority directly from a sovereign power and, as such, holds a commission charging them with the duties and responsibilities of a specific office or position, whereas warrant officer means an officer holding rank by virtue of a warrant rather than a commission.

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  1. Commissioned officer as a noun (military):

    An officer who derives authority directly from a sovereign power and, as such, holds a commission charging them with the duties and responsibilities of a specific office or position.

  1. Warrant officer as a noun (military):

    An officer holding rank by virtue of a warrant rather than a commission.

  2. Warrant officer as a noun (law enforcement):

    An officer assigned to execute warrants and other writs.

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