Com′men‐da″tion (?), n. [L. commendatio.] 1. The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
Need we... epistles of commendation?
2 Cor. iii. 1.
By the commendation of the great officers.
Bacon.
2. That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
Good nature is the most godlike commendation of a man.
Dryden.
3. pl. A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
Hark you, Margaret;
No princely commendations to my king?
Shak.