commutation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the travel of a commuter
  2. noun a warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one
  3. noun (law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law

Etymology

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

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Synonyms

commuting

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