Commutation Synonyms

kŏmyə-tāshən
The act of exchanging or substituting
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. change
  2. exchange
  3. interchange
  4. shift
  5. substitution
  6. switch
  7. trade
  8. transposition
  9. swap
The act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. substitution
  2. exchange
  3. replacement
  4. re-sentencing
  5. compensation
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The travel of a commuter
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. commuting
  2. tourism
  3. touristry

Words Related to Commutation

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. substitute
  2. apportionment
  3. recoupment

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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