👉 The term "commissionary" is a legal term used in the United States and Canada. It refers to a type of contract that allows one party to receive an additional payment for the services of another party, usually as part of a larger transaction or project. In this context, the term "commissionary" typically refers to a situation where a third party receives compensation from a party who has already performed their work under a separate agreement. This type of arrangement is often used in industries such as construction,