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commuted

 

[ kษ™หˆmjuหtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal term

To commute a sentence means to reduce its severity or to alter the terms of punishment given to a convicted person. This action is typically undertaken by a government authority and can transform a death sentence into life imprisonment or decrease prison time. A commuting of a sentence is often seen as an act of mercy, allowing for a reevaluation of the circumstances surrounding the sentence. Commutations can also apply to fines and other forms of punishment.

Synonyms

alter, modify, reduce

Examples of usage

  • The governor commuted the death sentence to life in prison.
  • After reviewing the evidence, the judge decided to commute the sentence.
  • The president has the power to commute sentences for federal offenses.
Context #2 | Verb

travel context

To commute is to travel regularly between one's home and place of work or education. This term is often used in the context of public transport, where individuals utilize buses, trains, or other modes of transportation to get to their destination. Commuting typically occurs on a daily basis and can involve significant time and cost for those who live further away from their employment centers.

Synonyms

journey, transit, travel

Examples of usage

  • She commutes to work by train every day.
  • Many people commute long distances to their jobs.
  • He enjoys his daily commute as a time to read.

Translations

Translations of the word "commuted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deslocado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคตเคฟเคงเคพเคจเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kommutiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipindahkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผัƒั‚ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komutowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€šๅ‹คใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท commutรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conmutado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸiลŸtirilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ต๊ทผํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุญูˆูŽู‘ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komutovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komutovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€šๅ‹ค็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komutiran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flutningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะผัƒั‚ะธั€ะปะตะฝะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒฃแƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kommutasiya edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conmutado

Etymology

The term 'commute' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the Latin 'commutare', which means 'to interchange' or 'to exchange'. The prefix 'com-' refers to 'together' or 'with', while 'mutare' means 'to change'. In the context of transportation, the word initially referred to a system of fare reductions for frequent users of public transport. Over time, it evolved to describe the act of regularly traveling from one location to another, particularly in relation to the daily travel individuals make between their homes and workplaces. The concept of commuting has significantly influenced urban planning and transportation infrastructure, giving rise to communities built around accessibility to transportation links, thus shaping modern living and work patterns.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,755, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.