Commutation: meaning, definitions and examples

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commutation

 

[ kษ™หŒmjuหหˆteษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal context

Commutation refers to the act of reducing a judicial sentence, typically from a longer to a shorter duration. This is often associated with criminal cases, where a judge may commute a prison sentence. It can also involve changing a death sentence to life imprisonment. Commutation does not eliminate the conviction but alters the punishment, reflecting a change in circumstances or consideration for the offender's behavior or rehabilitation efforts.

Synonyms

mitigation, reduction, remission

Examples of usage

  • The governor granted the commutation of the prisoner's sentence.
  • She appealed for commutation after serving ten years.
  • His commutation was celebrated by advocates for justice reform.
Context #2 | Noun

transportation context

In transportation, commutation refers to the act of commuting, or traveling to and from work, typically involving public transport. Commuters often rely on trains, buses, or subways for their daily journeys. The term highlights the routine nature of these trips and the associated time spent during travel. Commutation in this context can also refer to a specific type of fare structure that offers discounts for frequent travelers.

Synonyms

commute, journey, travel

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys her daily commute on the train.
  • Commutation passes can save money for regular riders.
  • The city's infrastructure is designed to support ease of commutation.

Translations

Translations of the word "commutation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comutaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅเคฐเคฎเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Umstellung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ komutasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผัƒั‚ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komutacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ‡ใ‚Šๆ›ฟใˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท commutation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conmutaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท komutasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „ํ™˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุจุฏูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™epรญnรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komutรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ‡ๆข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komutacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skipt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะผัƒั‚ะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒฃแƒขแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komutasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conmutaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'commutation' originates from the Latin word 'commutatio', which means 'exchange' or 'change'. In legal contexts, it began to be used in the early 19th century to describe the process of altering judicial sentences. Over time, its usage expanded to include the context of transportation, reflecting the changes in how people traveled regularly between home and work. The dual meaning illustrates the evolution of language as society's practices and legal frameworks adapt to new realities. The concept of commutation also intersects with broader themes in law and public policy regarding criminal justice reform and transportation infrastructure planning, making it a term of significant relevance in contemporary discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,976, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.