commutation
/ˌkɑmjəˈteɪʃən/
noun
- The act of reducing a legal punishment, especially a prison sentence, to a less severe one.
- The governor granted a commutation of the prisoner's sentence from life to 20 years.
- Her commutation was celebrated by advocates who believed the original sentence was too harsh.
- After a review, the board recommended commutation of the death penalty to life in prison.
- The act of traveling regularly between one's home and workplace, especially by train or bus.
- She prefers commutation by bicycle to avoid traffic jams.
- His daily commutation takes over an hour each way.
- The new train line made commutation much easier for suburban residents.
- The process of reversing the direction of an electric current in a motor or generator.
- Faulty commutation can cause sparking and damage the motor.
- Proper commutation is essential for the smooth operation of a DC motor.
- The engineer checked the brushes to ensure good commutation.
- The substitution of one form of payment or obligation for another, such as paying a lump sum instead of periodic payments.
- They agreed to a commutation of the debt, paying a reduced amount to settle it.
- The commutation of the annuity gave her immediate access to the funds.
- The pension plan allowed a commutation of monthly benefits into a single payment.
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