commutation

/kˌɑmjətˈeɪʃən/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the travel of a commuter
2. a warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one
3. (law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law
4. the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:
   “he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help”

Synonyms for commutation

• commuting
• re-sentencing
• substitution
• exchange

Words that rhyme with commutation

• operation
• variation
• representation
• separation
• association
• derivation
• elevation
• inclination
• preparation
• application
• combination
• concentration
• formation
• foundation
• generation
• irritation
• organisation
• organization
• presentation
• radiation
• regulation
• relaxation
• replication
• reservation
• restoration
• translation
• accommodation
• administration
• animation
• assimilation