Commutation (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
(law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
The travel of a commuter.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The long commutation into the city was taking a toll on her mental health.
- After graduating from college she found a job closer to her home, drastically reducing her daily commutation.
- Rush hour traffic made her daily commutation to the suburbs a frustrating experience.
- She preferred the evening commutation when the train was less crowded and she could relax.
- The commuting service simplified her daily commutation by offering a single card for all modes of transportation.
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Meaning 4
A warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.