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commutation

noun

ˌkäm-yə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of commutation

as in exchange

a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another an international commutation of food for oil

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Recent Examples of commutation The president has broad authority to issue pardons and commutations, but the power is strictly limited to federal offenses. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 Oyer said part of her job was following the White House’s policy goals on commutations. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 The recantations and confession probably contributed to Smith’s commutation. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026 Records from the White House’s Office of the Pardon Attorney show a request for a sentence commutation was recently submitted by Robert Sylvester Kelly, the former R&B superstar’s full name. — Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for commutation

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exchange

Noun

Nasdaq Stockholm attracted more IPO capital last year than any other European exchange.

— Jan Larsson, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Looking further ahead, Yi wants to build a cross-border talent development program, whether an exchange, a shadowing scheme or an accelerator.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

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