Non-commissioned

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not holding a military commission. not-comparable

Example

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"He reached the level of non-commissioned officer in the army, but didn't have a college degree so he could go no higher."

Etymology

From non- + commissioned.

Related phrases

non-commissioned membernon-commissioned officer

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