Meaning of Commutation

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Commutation

1. 1
   n.

   A passing from one state to another; change; alteration; mutation.

2. 2
   n.

   The act of giving one thing for another; barter; exchange.

3. 3
   n.

   The change of a penalty or punishment by the pardoning power of the State; as, the commutation of a sentence of death to banishment or imprisonment.

4. 4
   n.

   A substitution, as of a less thing for a greater, esp. a substitution of one form of payment for another, or one payment for many, or a specific sum of money for conditional payments or allowances; as, commutation of tithes; commutation of fares; commutation of copyright; commutation of rations.

5. 5
   n.

   A passing from one state to another; change; alteration; mutation.

6. 6
   n.

   The act of giving one thing for another; barter; exchange.

7. 7
   n.

   The change of a penalty or punishment by the pardoning power of the State; as, the commutation of a sentence of death to banishment or imprisonment.

8. 8
   n.

   A substitution, as of a less thing for a greater, esp. a substitution of one form of payment for another, or one payment for many, or a specific sum of money for conditional payments or allowances; as, commutation of tithes; commutation of fares; commutation of copyright; commutation of rations.