Synonyms: 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"
Similar words: change
Definition: the action of changing something
Usage: the change of government had no impact on the economy; his change on abortion cost him the election
Synonyms: commutation, commuting
Definition: the travel of a commuter
Similar words: travel, traveling, travelling
Definition: the act of going from one place to another
Usage: he enjoyed selling but he hated the travel
Synonyms: commutation, re-sentencing
Definition: (law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law
Similar words: mercifulness, mercy, clemency
Definition: leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
Usage: he threw himself on the mercy of the court
Synonyms: commutation
Definition: a warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one
Similar words: warrant
Definition: a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts