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Definition of commutation

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Commutation (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..

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Commute :: Commute (v. i.) To obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; to effect a commutation.

Commutation :: Commutation (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..

Procuration :: Procuration (n.) A sum of money paid formerly to the bishop or archdeacon, now to the ecclesiastical commissioners, by an incumbent, as a commutation for entertainment at the time of visitation; -- called also proxy..

Commutation :: Commutation (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..

Scutage :: Scutage (n.) Shield money; commutation of service for a sum of money. See Escuage.

Commutation :: Commutation (n.) A passing from one state to another; change; alteration; mutation.

Commutation :: Commutation (n.) The act of giving one thing for another; barter; exchange.