Meaning & Definition of Commutation in English
English⟶
Commutation
/kɑmjəteʃən/
noun
1. The travel of a commuter
synonym:
- commutation,
- commuting
2. A warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one
synonym:
- commutation
3. (law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law
synonym:
- commutation,
- re-sentencing
4. 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"
synonym:
- substitution,
- exchange,
- commutation