Commutation Definition

kŏmyə-tāshən
commutations
noun
commutations
An exchange; substitution.
Webster's New World
The substitution of one kind of payment for another.
Webster's New World
The payment made.
Webster's New World
The travel of a commuter.
American Heritage
The act of traveling as a commuter, esp. by using a commutation ticket.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Commutation

Noun

Singular:
commutation
Plural:
commutations

Origin of Commutation

  • Middle English commutacioun from Latin commūtātiō commūtātiōn- from commūtātus past participle of commūtāre to alter, exchange commute

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French commutation, from Latin commūtātiōnem, accusative singular of commūtātiō.

    From Wiktionary

Commutation Sentence Examples

  • This board may allow commutation or diminution of sentence for good behaviour, meritorious services or exemplary conduct.

  • As constable of Dundee he secured the commutation of the death penalty on minor offenders under his jurisdiction, and his expressed maxim was " in the greatest crimes it is thought wisest to pardon the multitude and punish the ringleaders."

  • As time went on these practices of commutation became more and more frequent.

  • Moreover, every one who so desired it might pay a commutation in lieu of personal service, and the amount so realized was to be re-used to levy troops.

  • The commutation fund thus formed is a permanent memorial of a generous and disinterested act on the part of her ministry.

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Words Starting With

CCOCOM

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With C and Ending With N

Starts With C & Ends With NStarts With CO & Ends With NStarts With C & Ends With ON

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With C11 Letter Words Ending With N