Meaning & Definition of word "Commutation"

Commutation

/ˌkɒm.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

1. The act of substituting one thing for another; particularly in the context of changing one form of payment or obligation to another.
- Example: The prisoner received a commutation of his sentence from life imprisonment to twenty years.
2. The process of transferring a specific type of energy or signal into another form, often used in electrical engineering.
- Example: The commutation of the current allowed the technician to modify the circuit accordingly.
3. The action of commuting, especially regarding travel between home and work.
- Example: Her daily commutation to the city takes about an hour each way.

Latin 'commutatio', from 'commutare' meaning 'to interchange'

commutation of sentence:

The reduction of a criminal sentence to a less severe one.

commutation ticket:

A ticket that allows for regular transportation, typically at a discounted rate.

commutation clause:

A provision that allows for the replacement of one obligation with another.

commute:

To travel regularly to and from a place, typically work.

mutate:

To change or cause to change in form or nature.

Meaning: A shortened commute where one uses alternate routes.

Example Sentence: I took the back roads for a quick commutation this morning.

Meaning: Referring to a quick exchange of tickets.

Example Sentence: I did a fast commutation for my train pass before boarding.