commutation in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Commutation refers to the act of changing a penalty or sentence to a less severe one, or in mathematics, the property that the order of operations does not alter the result.
Crossword clues for commutation
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "commutation".
- Changing a penalty to a lighter one.
- Rearranging operations without changing the outcome.
- Switching a harsh sentence for a milder one.
- Altering a judgment to lessen its severity.
- Changing the order of factors yields the same product.
Commutation sentence examples
- The commutation of his sentence allowed him to return home earlier than expected.
- In mathematics, commutation refers to the property that the order of operations does not affect the outcome.
- The lawyer argued for commutation based on the inmate's good behavior during his time in prison.
- The commutation of train schedules can often lead to confusion among commuters.
- After years of advocacy, the governor finally signed the commutation order for those serving unjust sentences.