“委任状”常见的英文表达是 commission 或 warrant of appointment。
commission:在日常和较为宽泛的语境中,常用来表示“委任状;授权书;委员会”等含义。例如:The president presented him with a commission as the new ambassador.(总统向他颁发了新任大使的委任状 。)
warrant of appointment:这是一个更正式、更具体的表达,强调“任命凭证”的意思,在正式文件或官方语境中使用较为合适。例如:He received a warrant of appointment as the judge.(他收到了担任法官的委任状。)