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commutation

Commutation is a 11 letter word which starts with the letter C and ends with the letter N for which we found 4 definitions.

Definition
(n.) A passing from one state to another; change; alteration; mutation.
(n.) The act of giving one thing for another; barter; exchange.
(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.
(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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