Commutable (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Subject to alteration or change; "the death sentence was commutable to life imprisonment".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The sentence of imprisonment was commutable to community service.
- Her life imprisonment sentence was commutable to parole after serving a certain number of years.
- The fine was commutable to time served in the event that the offender could not pay.
- In some cases, the sentence of death was commutable to life in prison at the discretion of the governor.
- The harsh penalty was commutable to a lighter sentence if the offender agreed to participate in a rehabilitation program.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
Capable of being exchanged for another or for something else that is equivalent.
Classification
All adjective clusters.