Commutation Definition & Meaning
commutation
- noun
- the travel of a commuter
- a warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one
- (law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law
- the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: "he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help"
"Commutation" in song lyrics
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"petition of commutation"
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"wcab california petition for commutation"
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Words that rhyme with commutation
Usage tips for "commutation"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does commutation mean?
- the travel of a commuter a warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one (law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: "he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help"
- What part of speech is commutation?
- Commutation is a noun.
- How many definitions does commutation have?
- Commutation has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).