Definitions for commutation

Definitions for (noun) commutation

Main entry: substitution, commutation, exchange

Definition: 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"


Main entry: commutation, commuting

Definition: the travel of a commuter


Main entry: commutation, re-sentencing

Definition: (law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law


Main entry: commutation

Definition: a warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one


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