Commutation

/ˌkɒm.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of substituting one thing for another; particularly in the context of changing one form of payment or obligation to another.

The prisoner received a commutation of his sentence from life imprisonment to twenty years.

The process of transferring a specific type of energy or signal into another form, often used in electrical engineering.

The commutation of the current allowed the technician to modify the circuit accordingly.

The action of commuting, especially regarding travel between home and work.

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.

A shortened commute where one uses alternate routes.

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

Referring to a quick exchange of tickets.

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